What is Oxycodone ?
Oxycodone is an opioid pain
medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
Oxycodone is used to treat moderate
to severe pain.
The extended-release form of this
medicine is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of oxycodone is
not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
Usage:
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to
severe pain. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid
(narcotic)
analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your
body feels and responds to pain.
Oxycodone side effects:
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shallow breathing, slow heartbeats;
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confusion, severe drowsiness, seizure (convulsions);
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severe constipation;
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missed menstrual periods;
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impotence, sexual problems, loss of interest in sex;
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a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or
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low cortisol levels - nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, worsening
tiredness or weakness.
Common oxycodone side effects may include:
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drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tired feeling; or
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constipation, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite.
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dry mouth; or
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mild itching.
Molecular Weight:
315.364 g/mol
Molecular structure:
