OxyContin Tablets

What Is OxyContin Tablets Used For

OxyContin Tablets is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It also is used to relieve pain associated with postpartum delivery, postoperative surgery, and dental pain.

If you experience or are concerned or require more information about any of the above conditions, please contact your healthcare prescriber about OxyContin Tablets.

How To Use OxyContin Tablets

Remember to take your medication at regular intervals between every dose so that your drug will work efficiently. It is also important to follow the instructions given and read the patient information leaflet provided as these will differ between different medication.

When taking OxyContin Tablets it is important that you leave regular intervals between every dose of medication. Doing so will help the efficiency of this drug. Every prescription comes with instructions on the reverse side of each bottle or packaging. It is important that you follow the written instructions carefully as not all of them are identical. OxyContin Tablets comes in a liquid form and extended release pill form. Take the pill form of this medicine with a full glass of water and swallow the pill whole. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended release tablet and it will release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. You will need to take the liquid form of OxyContin Tablets with a special dose measuring spoon, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can obtain one. Drink plenty of water daily when taking OxyContin Tablets to help prevent constipation. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor. For fear of unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, do not stop using OxyContin Tablets suddenly. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication. Never crush a tablet or other pill to mix into a liquid for injecting the drug into your vein. This practice has resulted in death with the misuse of OxiContin and similar prescription drugs. OxyContin Tablets should only be taken as instructed by a professional physician. Be sure to remember not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your physician first about how to stop safely. If you are researching this medication for your child, keep in mind that children often have special dosage instructions. Ask your physician about these differences prior to starting this medication if this is the case.

OxyContin Tablets should only be taken as instructed by your healthcare prescriber. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your healthcare prescriber first or unless instructed to do so. If the medication is for your child, remember that the dosage instructions will differ, so please check prior to starting the medication.

Conflicting Medications With OxyContin Tablets

Always consult the doctor who prescribed OxyContin Tablets to you; as this is only a partial interacting medicines list:
  • Naltrexone
  • other medications for pain including, but not limited to, butorphanol, codeine, pentazocine, tramadol
  • anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenobarbital)
  • anticholinergic medications such as atropine and scopolamine
  • antidepressants such as fluoxetine
  • Drugs that lower blood pressure (e.g., diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide)
  • MAO inhibitors such as furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine
  • muscle relaxants including carisoprodol, methocarbamol
  • pyridostigmine
  • sodium oxybate
  • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: antihistamines, anti-anxiety drugs, medicine for sleep, psychiatric medicines, or tranquilizers
  • Are a smoker
  • Use any other legal or illegal drugs or substances
It is very important to inform your healthcare prescriber of your medical history and the drugs that you are taking. For example, drugs that you are currently taking along with OxyContin Tablets may interact with each other. Inform your healthcare prescriber if you fall into any one of the following categories below:
  • Are a smoker
  • Use any other legal or illegal drugs or substances
  • Consume alcohol or caffeine on a regular basis

All of the categories listed above may affect the outcome of the medicine OxyContin Tablets and as a result give rise to unwanted side-effects.

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