Indicated for: moderate to severe pain
Route of administration: oral
Substance: oxycodone (opioid analgesic)
ATC: N02AA05 (Nervous system | Opioids | Natural opium alkaloids)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain that cannot be managed with other types of pain relievers. It works by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system, reducing the perception of pain and the emotional response to it.
Oxycodone is available in immediate-release or extended-release tablets, capsules, oral solutions, or injections. It is used for the treatment of acute pain (such as postoperative pain) or chronic pain (such as that associated with cancer or other severe conditions). The dosage is adjusted based on the severity of the pain and the patient's response.
Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea, and dry mouth. Long-term use may lead to tolerance, physical dependence, or psychological addiction. It is important to take oxycodone as prescribed by a healthcare provider, and discontinuation should be done gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol consumption and the use of other central nervous system depressants should be avoided during treatment.