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DescriptionWhat is Oxycodone
Oxycodone is a widely prescribed opioid medication that is used to treat moderate to severe pain, such as cancer pain, surgery, or any major trauma pain, when other pain relievers are not effective or cannot be tolerated. It is also available in various brand names such as Endone, OxyContin, and Oxynorm. The drug provides round-the-clock pain relief for a long time, works on the CNS, but misuse of Oxycodone can lead to the potential risk of addiction, dependence, and overdose. Thus, before taking Oxycodone, consult with the doctor and follow their guidelines. Oxycodone is available in the market in different forms such as tablets, capsules, or liquid. For more information about Oxycodone
How to use Oxycodone
This medicine is taken orally with water and should be taken at the same time as directed. You can take it before or after meals. If it upsets your stomach, then you take it with food. Oxycodone should only be used if other pain relief methods are not effective in controlling pain or you are unable to take them (for example, because of side effects). It is primarily indicated for adults, although children 11 years of age and older may be given lower doses. Side effects are more likely to occur in infants, young children, and the elderly.
Common Oxycodone Side effects are:
The side effects of oxycodone are similar to those of other opioids, and include:
Oxycodone is a widely prescribed opioid medication that is used to treat moderate to severe pain, such as cancer pain, surgery, or any major trauma pain, when other pain relievers are not effective or cannot be tolerated. It is also available in various brand names such as Endone, OxyContin, and Oxynorm. The drug provides round-the-clock pain relief for a long time, works on the CNS, but misuse of Oxycodone can lead to the potential risk of addiction, dependence, and overdose. Thus, before taking Oxycodone, consult with the doctor and follow their guidelines. Oxycodone is available in the market in different forms such as tablets, capsules, or liquid. For more information about Oxycodone
How to use Oxycodone
This medicine is taken orally with water and should be taken at the same time as directed. You can take it before or after meals. If it upsets your stomach, then you take it with food. Oxycodone should only be used if other pain relief methods are not effective in controlling pain or you are unable to take them (for example, because of side effects). It is primarily indicated for adults, although children 11 years of age and older may be given lower doses. Side effects are more likely to occur in infants, young children, and the elderly.
Common Oxycodone Side effects are:
The side effects of oxycodone are similar to those of other opioids, and include:
