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Oxycodone

Brand: OxyContin, Roxicodone

Opioid analgesic (C-II)Used for: Moderate to severe painPain & Inflammation
Key warning

Boxed warning: addiction, abuse, and life-threatening respiratory depression

Common side effects

  • Constipation
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Slowed breathing

Key interactions & cautions

  • Alcohol and sedatives increase overdose risk
  • Benzodiazepines raise fatal breathing risk
  • CNS depressants add to sedation

Counseling points

  • Do not drink alcohol
  • May cause severe constipation; use a stool plan
  • Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets
  • Keep secured away from others
  • Report slow or shallow breathing
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