Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet- uses, dosage, side effects, and more

About Oxycodone

Oxycodone is a well-known narcotic drug that is used as a pain reliever. It belongs to the family of opioid analgesics. It is prescribed by a doctor in severe to moderate pain.
Oxycodone comes in different brands such as Oxynorm or OxyContin.

When some medicines such as paracetamol, aspirin, or flexion have not worked, the doctor prescribed it. It also gives you relief from cancer pain.
It comes in tablet, capsule, and liquid form.

Chemical composition
The name Oxycodone is derived from its chemical name Codeine.

It is composed of different salts- hydrochloride, phosphate, tartrate, pectinate, sulfate, etc. The most prominent salt is hydrochloride.
It is also found naturally in the form of nectar from the family of orchids.

Significant facts
Oxycodone works on the central nervous system by increasing your pain tolerance power.
It stops the signal of pain sent by our brain.
You can take it with or without food.
Starts working within 20 minutes
Its effects last 4 to 5 hours.
It can be taken by both adults and children.


Who can take Oxycodone?
Any adult or children above the age of 1 year can take it under the prescription of the doctor.

Who cannot take Oxycodone?
It will not suit you if you are-   

•  People suffering from asthma or respiratory disease
• Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
• .A person suffering from a kidney problem
• if you have been dealing with stone
• any kind of mental illness
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  How to take Oxycodone?
  Not only Oxycodone, but you should always take any kind of medicine exactly as prescribed. Follow all the instructions as prescribed.
  Do not take an extra dose of it. If you ever feel that you need some extra dose, consult your doctor.
  Try to take it after a meal.
  Don’t crush, break, or chew it, you can directly swallow it with water.
  Don’t take the open or leftover half tablet.
  
  What do you need to avoid while using Oxycodone?
  When you are on medication you have to avoid a few things such as:
  Don’t drink or smoke as they may react with each other and cause damage to your body.
  After taking Oxycodone you may feel sleepy, so avoid driving.
  Avoid any other medication.
  
  Dietary instruction
  As these are painkillers so is there need not make changes in your normal diet unless your doctor says.
  Side Effects of Oxycodone
  Sometimes your body doesn’t apt such kind of medication or sometimes you overdose it,
  In such conditions, it may cause some serious side effects.
  Call the ambulance or the doctor if you have-:
  Difficulty in breathing
  Low heart rate
  Feeling dizzy or sleepy
  Vomiting, nausea, bowels
  Migraines
  Constipation
  Allergic reactions
  confusion
  Body stiffness
  Dry mouth
  
  How to deal with side effects?
  When you start feeling any of the symptoms mentioned above, call the emergency number or rush to the hospital.
  Drink lots of water and try to vomit.
  Try to take a long and deep breathing
  This is not it, there may be other side effects too. Take advice from your doctor in these kinds of situations.
  
  Reaction with other medicines
  It’s no wonder that two different medicines may react with each other and cause damage. If you are on any other medication, tell your doctor before taking it.
  At sometimes these opioid pills may cause the same reactions like:
  Rashes, itchy skin, or vomit.
  
  Overdosing
  It is very important to take your pills as prescribed by your doctor. But in case you take too much Oxycodone, you may feel sleepy or have less energy. Sometimes you may lose your conscience.
  
  Availability
  As we mentioned above Oxycodone is a pain reliever pill, available all over the world with different brand names at a very reasonable price.
  You can also buy it online by uploading the prescription given by the doctor.
  
  Summary
  Oxycodone is a pain reliever. Don’t try to overdose on it. Misuse of Oxycodone can cause addiction, any serious reaction, or sometimes death.
  If you are not getting any kind of relief, consult your doctor instead of taking extra pills.
   Always check its expiry date and throw it when they expire. Never share it with anyone.
  Keep away from children and always use it as prescribed.
  Most importantly, always consult your doctor.