Oxycodone/Naloxone 10 mg – Use, dosage and side effects
Oxycodone/Naloxone 10 mg , sold under the brand name OxyContin , is a potent opioid painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is usually taken orally and is available in both immediate-release and extended-release formulations.
Application
oxycodone naloxone 10 mg changes the way the body perceives and responds to pain. It is used to treat:
- Moderate to chronic pain
- Pain that cannot be adequately treated with other painkillers
Other comparable painkillers are: Dilaudid, Percocet, Hydrocodone.
Dosage information
Adults without prior opioid treatment:
- 5–15 mg every 4 to 6 hours
Sustained-release tablets (for long-term treatment):
- Starting dose: 10 mg every 12 hours
- Tablets must be swallowed whole – do not break, chew, or crush, as this may result in a dangerously rapid release of the active ingredient
Adults with opioid tolerance:
- Single dose: 60–80 mg daily
Important instructions
Inform your doctor if you suffer from the following conditions:
- Seizures
- Problems urinating
- Liver or kidney disease
- Drug or alcohol addiction
- Mental illnesses
Common side effects
- dizziness
- nausea
- Vomit
- Sedation (drowsiness)
- dry mouth
- Sweat
- Headache
