Oxycontin OC 80 mg

Product Description: OxyContin OC 80mg

Overview:
OxyContin OC 80mg is a high-strength, extended-release opioid analgesic prescribed for the management of severe, chronic pain requiring continuous, long-term opioid treatment. Containing 80mg of oxycodone hydrochloride, this formulation is designed to provide sustained pain relief over a 12-hour period. The OC (OxyContin Controlled) tablet features abuse-deterrent properties, helping to prevent misuse by making the tablet difficult to crush, break, or dissolve.

Key Features:

• Active Ingredient: Oxycodone Hydrochloride 80mg

• Form: Extended-release oral tablet (OC formulation)

• Indications: For opioid-tolerant patients with severe chronic pain

• Dosing: Twice daily, every 12 hours

• Abuse-Deterrent: Resistant to crushing, breaking, and dissolving to deter abuse

Jak to funguje:
Oxycodone binds to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, modifying pain perception and providing potent analgesic effects. The extended-release design allows for a gradual, controlled release of oxycodone over 12 hours, ensuring consistent pain management.

Dosage & Administration:

• For opioid-tolerant individuals only

• Typical dosing: 80mg every 12 hours, adjusted by a healthcare professional

• Swallow tablets whole; do not crush, chew, or break to avoid overdose

• Can be taken with or without food

• Follow all medical guidance precisely

Warnings & Precautions:

• High potential for addiction, abuse, and misuse

• Risk of life-threatening respiratory depression

• Accidental ingestion, especially by children, can be fatal

• Use cautiously in patients with respiratory, liver, or kidney issues

• May cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome if used during pregnancy

• Avoid combining with alcohol or other CNS depressants

Side Effects:

• Common: Constipation, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth

• Serious: Respiratory depression, severe sedation, allergic reactions, overdose symptoms

Storage:

• Store at room temperature in a secure place, away from children and pets

• Dispose of unused medication properly via drug take-back programs

Legal Classification:

• Schedule II controlled substance due to high abuse potential