Description
Oxycodone is used in the treatment of chronic pain and belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesics. FDA has not classified the drug for risk during pregnancy. Oxycodone 15 mg is classified as a Schedule 2 controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).
Common side effects of oxycodone
Some side effects of oxycodone may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- difficulty having a bowel movement
- drowsiness
- lack or loss of strength
- relaxed and calm feeling
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
The following dosing recommendations can only be considered suggested approaches to what is actually a series of clinical decisions over time:
Immediate-release:
As First Opioid Analgesic: 5 to 15 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours
- Oral solution: To avoid dosing errors include total dose in mg and mL
CONVERSION from Other Oral Opioids: There is great inter-patient variability in the potency of opioid drugs and their formulations; when converting patients to this drug from other opioids or when switching from controlled-release products, it is best to underestimate the oxycodone requirement and provide rescue medication than to overestimate and manage an overdose.
Indications and Usage for Oxycodone
Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tabletsis an opioid agonist indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.