OXYCODONE Viatris LP 40mg 🇺🇸

ingredient
Oxycodone: 40 mg.
Usage (indication)
Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Oxycodone may also be used for purposes not listed in the prescribing instructions.
Dosage
adult

Initial: Immediate-release (IR): 5 mg to 15 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours.
Controlled release (CR): 10 mg orally every 12 hours. Maintenance: IR: 10 mg to 30 mg orally every 4 hours. Doses greater than 30 mg are rarely necessary and should be used with CR Precautions: 20 mg to 640 mg daily in patients with cancer pain.
The average total daily dosage is approximately 105 mg per day. Cancer patients with severe pain may require these rescue doses. Oxycodone’s “as needed” immediate release format is recommended to complement the controlled release format.
Elderly pain

Initial: Immediate release (IR): 2.5 mg orally every 6 hours Maintenance: Increase dose slowly as needed. Doses greater than 30 mg are rarely necessary and should be used with caution. CR: 20 mg to 640 mg per day in patients with cancer pain. The average total daily dosage is approximately 105 mg per day. Cancer patients with severe pain may require these rescue doses. Oxycodone’s “as needed” immediate release format is recommended to complement the controlled release format.
Children

> 1 year <50 kg: 0.05 mg to 0.15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours as needed.
> 1 year >= 50 kg: Start at 5 mg orally every 6 hours as needed, then dose can be titrated up to 10 mg orally every 3 to 4 hours.
Do not use in the following cases (Prohibited):
Do not use oxycodone if you have ever had an allergic reaction to drugs (such as methadone, morphine, oxycontin, Darvocet, Percocet, Vicodin, Lortab, and many others) or cough medicines that contain codeine, hydrocodone, or diuretic. Drocodeine

Also, don’t use oxycodone if you are suffering from asthma or if you have an intestinal blockage.

Oxycodone can be habit-forming and should only be used by the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share oxycodone with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep medicines in a place where other people can’t get them.

To make sure you can use oxycodone safely, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorder;
liver or kidney disease;
depleted;
Difficulty swallowing, or blockage of the digestive tract (stomach or intestines);
spinal deformity;
History of head injury or brain tumor;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
low blood pressure;
Gallbladder disease;
Addison’s or another adrenal gland disorder;
enlargement of the prostate, urination problems;
mental illness;
History of drug or alcohol addiction
Oxycodone may not harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Oxycodone can pass into breast milk and may harm a breastfeeding baby. Do not feed while you are taking oxycodone. Elderly people may be more likely to experience side effects from this medicine.

Side effects (side effects)
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to oxycodone: rash, shortness of breath, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using oxycodone and call your doctor immediately if you have side effects. Serious side effects such as:

shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
whip;
cool, moist skin;
confused;
severe weakness or dizziness
Less serious oxycodone side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite;
dizziness, headache, feeling of fatigue;
dry mouth;
sweating;
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This is not a complete list of side effects and others that may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Interaction with other drugs
Oxycodone should not be taken with painkillers, sedatives, sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Dangerous side effects may occur. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medications, medicines for epilepsy, depression, or anxiety.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

Pentazocine (Talvin);
Nalbuphine (Nuben);
Butorphanol (Stadol);
Buprenorphine (Buprenex, Subutex)
Precautions for use (Warnings and cautions)
Oxycodone can be addictive and should be used only by the person for whom it was prescribed. Keep the medicine in a safe place where other people cannot get it. Do not drink alcohol while taking oxycodone.
Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with anesthetic painkillers.
Check the food and drug label to make sure the product does not contain alcohol. Do not use oxycodone in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label.
Tell your doctor if the medicine is not effective in relieving pain. Oxycodone may impair your thinking or reactions.
Avoid driving or operating machinery until oxycodone is no longer affected.
Do not stop using oxycodone suddenly, or you could have unwanted withdrawal symptoms.
Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using oxycodone.
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Place in a cool, dry place.