Product Description: OxyContin OP 80mg
Overview:
OxyContin OP 80mg is a high-strength, extended-release prescription opioid designed for the management of severe and persistent pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment. It contains 80mg of oxycodone hydrochloride, an opioid agonist, formulated with abuse-deterrent properties under the OP (OxyContin Protection) system to help reduce the risk of misuse and abuse by crushing, snorting, or injecting.
Key Features:
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Active Ingredient: Oxycodone Hydrochloride 80mg (extended-release)
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Brand: OxyContin OP
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Form: Oral extended-release tablet
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Indications: For patients with chronic, severe pain who are opioid-tolerant and require long-term opioid therapy
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Not for: Occasional or short-term pain relief
How It Works:
Oxycodone binds to mu-opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, blocking pain signals and producing long-lasting analgesia. The extended-release formulation ensures the drug is released slowly over 12 hours, allowing for twice-daily dosing and consistent pain control. The OP formulation is engineered to resist manipulation for abuse.
Dosage & Administration:
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Only for opioid-tolerant patients: Starting dose must be determined by a healthcare professional
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Typical dosing: One 80mg tablet every 12 hours
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Swallow whole with water. Do not crush, break, chew, or dissolve—this may cause a fatal overdose
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Do not exceed prescribed dose
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Avoid taking with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants
Black Box Warning (U.S. FDA):
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High risk of addiction, abuse, misuse, overdose, and death
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Life-threatening respiratory depression may occur
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Accidental ingestion, especially by children, can be fatal
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May cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome during pregnancy
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Use with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants may result in coma or death
Possible Side Effects:
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Common:
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Constipation
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Nausea
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Drowsiness
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Headache
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Dry mouth
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Severe:
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Slow or shallow breathing
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Unresponsiveness or extreme drowsiness
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Seizures
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Addiction or withdrawal symptoms
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Liver toxicity (if combined with other drugs)
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Precautions:
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Not suitable for opioid-naïve patients
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Use with caution if you have respiratory disorders, liver/kidney disease, mental illness, or a history of substance abuse
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Avoid operating machinery or driving
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Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless clearly necessary
Storage & Disposal:
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Store in a secure, locked place, out of reach of children and at room temperature
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Dispose of unused tablets safely, preferably via drug take-back programs or by following local FDA disposal guidelines
Legal Classification:
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Schedule II Controlled Substance (strictly regulated due to high potential for abuse and dependence)
