What are the side-effects of Oxycontin ?

What is Oxycontin ?

Oxycontin is a medication for pain relief. It prescribes to the patient when he/she suffering from severe pain. It is a strong prescription medicine used for acute pain. Oxycontin belongs to the opioid family of medication, also called a narcotic. Side effects of Oxycontin are one of the parts that we’d discuss in this article. 

This medicine is not prescribed for normal pain; it always uses in severe pain that is around-the-clock. If you have a problem breathing or severe asthma or blockage in the stomach, do not use this medicine. Always use this medicine according to your prescription. Do not misuse this medication because abusing Oxycontin may too harmful for you.

It should not use during pregnancy because of life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn baby. If you use Oxycontin with alcohol, it may show some fatal side-effects like drowsiness or slow breathing. If you are allergic to oxycontin, do not use this medicine. If you are suffering from normal pain, then the first other similar opioid medicine prescribed by your doctor. You do not use Oxycontin unless you are already using a similar opioid and you are not passive to it.

Oxycontin should not be used by any child younger than 11 years old. Make sure this medication is safe for you. You should tell about every medication that you are taking now to your doctor. If you ever had a head injury, seizures or you are alcoholic, then mention this to your doctor to skip any dangerous side-effects.

Use this medicine under a good medical observation if ever you had

Liver or kidney disease

Urination problem

Problem with your gallbladder, pancreas, or thyroid.

 How does Oxycontin work ?

Oxycontin works by changing the working of the brain and nervous system that how these deal with pain. Oxycontin release Oxycodone hydrochlorides that confuse the receptors present in our mind. These receptors are responsible for transfer pain signals to the brain throughout our body. These receptors become unable to carry and transfer pain signals to the brain properly, and we feel less or no pain.

How to break time release on Oxycontin op

Oxycontin is a combination of oxycodone and some hydrochlorides. It is a long-acting opioid prescribed for severe pain when pain relief is needed for an extended time. Oxycontin pills are designed to release oxycodone for 12 hours. Initial absorption of medicines is in a little over a half-hour and after that a second release from the tablet in about 7 hours.

At first, when you start taking this medication you should reach steady levels of the drug in your blood after 24 to 36 hours. The elimination half-life of oxycodone from this formulation is 4.5 hours, which is longer than the 3.2 hours for immediate-release formulation. This shows that the action of this drug is effectively eliminated from the blood in 22.5 hours.

Women have a higher plasma level after taking Oxycontin. The reasons for higher plasma levels in women is unknown. When you take this medicine with food, then absorption of this medication is not affected, but the plasma level may be higher if you take it with a high-fat meal. Further Oxycodone hydrochloride breaks down into nor oxycodone, oxymorphone, and noroxymorphone. It is split out by kidneys into the urine. Oxycontin remains in our blood up to 24 hours, three to four days in our urine, one to four days in saliva and up to 90 days in the hair follicle.

What are the side-effects of Oxycontin

Oxycontin has some effects on breathing and cough reflex. Overdosing of this medicine may result in death. To avoid an overdose of this medication, you should take the whole pill never cut, crush, or inject the tablet. If you are taking this medicine and you feel some side-effect listed below, you must have to consult with your doctor immediately and get a proper solution.

Some common side-effects

Chills

Cold sweats

Confusion

Difficulty in breathing

Dizziness

Faintness

Lightheadedness when standing up suddenly from sitting position.

Fever

Tightness in the chest

Twitching

These are some common side-effects of Oxycontin if you realize any one or more of them immediately consult with your doctor. You may feel something else not mentioned above. There may be some unknown side-effects of this medication.

Dangerous side-effects ?

There are some rare but dangerous side-effects of this medication also. If you find anyone of them immediately seel for a medical emergency. These rare side-effects are

Increased thirst

Blood in urine

Burning while urinating, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling,

Chest pain

Cough

The decrease in the frequency of urination

Decrease urine output

Rapid weight gain

Seizures

Severe constipation

Severe vomiting

Difficulty with swallowing

Dizziness

Dry mouth

Fast, irregular or racing heartbeat

Stomach pain

Sunken eyes

Thirst

Wrinkled skin  

 These are some rare but severe side-effects, go to your doctor instantly if you are suffering from these symptoms.

Severe side-effects of Oxycontin ?

Avoid an overdosing of this drug. If you miss a dose of Oxycontin, do not take that dose if the next dose is almost near. Never take two pills together within 12 hours. The following are side-effects of overdosing of this drug

Excessive sleepiness

Dizziness

Fainting

Difficulty in breathing

Slowed or stopped breathing

Limp or weak muscles

Narrowing or widening of the pupils

Cold, clammy skin

The blue color of skin, fingernails, lips

Loss of consciousness or coma

If you found overdosing of it seek medical emergency immediately. Abusing this drug is too harmful, or it may cause you to death. 

Do not use this drug with alcohol; it may cause severe or life-threatening problems, especially during the first three days that it is used. Drinking alcohol with this drug may cause overdose or death.

What does Oxycontin look like :

Oxycontin comes in the form of tablets, white, red, pink, gray, yellow, green, blue, and brown. It is readily available at pharmacies. You can also buy Oxycotin online. The different colors description given below

White tablets are 10 mg, pink tablets are 20 mg, yellow tablets are 40mg, green tablets are 80mg, blue pills are 160 mg, gray tablets are 15mg, brown tablets are 30mg, red tablets are 60mg in strength.

What is the difference between oxycodone and oxycontin?

Why is it used?

Oxycodone– It is used for the treatment of ordinary to severe pain such as pain of any injury or pain after the surgery etc.

Oxycontin– It is used for the treatment of pain, usually the pain of the last stage of chronic diseases.

Is a generic version available?

Oxycodone– The generic version of the medicine is available.

Oxycontin– The generic version of the medicine is not available.

What are the brands?

Oxycodone– Oxaydo and Roxicodone are the brands of oxycodone.

Oxycontin– OxyContin is the brand name of oxycontin.

How often do you take it?

Oxycodone– you can take this medicine every 4-6 hours.

Oxycontin– You can take this medicine every 12 hours.

Duration of treatment

Oxycodone– It is recommended for a short period.

Oxycontin– It is prescribed for an extended period.

Can the tablet be cut or crushed?

Oxycodone– yes, you can crush or chew the tablet.

Oxycontin– No, you cant crush or chew the tablet.