Oxycontin OP 60mg

Product Description: OxyContin OP 60mg

Überblick:
OxyContin OP 60mg is a strong, extended-release opioid analgesic used for the management of severe, ongoing pain that requires long-term, around-the-clock treatment. It contains oxycodone hydrochloride 60mg, a powerful opioid that provides continuous pain relief for up to 12 hours. The “OP” formulation is designed with abuse-deterrent technology to reduce the risk of misuse by crushing, snorting, or injecting.

Hauptmerkmale:

• Wirkstoff: Oxycodone Hydrochloride 60mg (extended-release)

• Brand Name: OxyContin OP

• Dosage Form: Oral extended-release tablet

• Anzeige: Management of severe chronic pain in opioid-tolerant patients

• Release Mechanism: Controlled release over 12 hours for twice-daily dosing

• Abuse-Deterrent Design: Tablet is hard to crush or dissolve

So funktioniert es:
Oxycodone binds to mu-opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, altering the perception of and response to pain. The extended-release system provides sustained analgesia, avoiding peaks and valleys in pain relief. The OP formulation discourages physical tampering, helping to reduce abuse via non-oral routes.

Dosierung und Verabreichung:

• Recommended only for opioid-tolerant patients

• Typical dosage: 60mg every 12 hours, individualized by a healthcare provider

• Do not crush, chew, break, or dissolve — doing so can cause life-threatening overdose

• Take with or without food at the same times daily for consistent effect

• Tun not use for short-term, as-needed pain relief

Black-Box-Warnungen:

• Addiction, abuse, and misuse potential—even at prescribed doses

• Life-threatening respiratory depression can occur, especially when started or increased

• Accidental ingestion can be fatal, particularly in children

• Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome bei Anwendung während der Schwangerschaft

• Risiko von fatal interactions with benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other CNS depressants

Nebenwirkungen:

• Gemeinsam:

  • Nausea, vomiting

  • Verstopfung

  • Dizziness or lightheadedness

  • Sedation or drowsiness

• Serious:

  • Breathing problems

  • Severe low blood pressure

  • Fainting or unconsciousness

  • Dependency, tolerance, or withdrawal

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen:

• Not for opioid-naïve patients

• Inform your doctor if you have:

  • Respiratory disorders (e.g., asthma, COPD)

  • Liver/kidney disease

  • Mental illness or history of substance use disorder

• Avoid alcohol and sedatives while taking this medication

• Not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary

Storage & Disposal:

• Store in a secure location, at Raumtemperatur, away from children or individuals at risk of misuse

• Dispose of unused medication properly via a drug take-back program or according to FDA guidelines

Legal Classification:

• Schedule II Controlled Substance — due to high risk for abuse and dependence