Oxycontin OP 80mg

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:

• Active Ingredient: Oxycodone Hydrochloride 80mg (extended-release)

• Brand: OxyContin OP

• Form: Oral extended-release tablet

• Indications: For patients with chronic, severe pain who are opioid-tolerant and require long-term opioid therapy

• 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:

• Only for opioid-tolerant patients: Starting dose must be determined by a healthcare professional

• Typical dosing: One 80mg tablet every 12 hours

• Swallow whole with water. Do not crush, break, chew, or dissolve—this may cause a fatal overdose

• Do not exceed prescribed dose

• Avoid taking with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants

Black Box Warning (U.S. FDA):

• High risk of addiction, abuse, misuse, overdose, and death

• Life-threatening respiratory depression may occur

• Accidental ingestion, especially by children, can be fatal

• May cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome during pregnancy

• Use with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants may result in coma or death

Possible Side Effects:

• Common:

  • Constipation

  • Nausea

  • Drowsiness

  • Headache

  • Dry mouth

• Severe:

  • Slow or shallow breathing

  • Unresponsiveness or extreme drowsiness

  • Seizures

  • Addiction or withdrawal symptoms

  • Liver toxicity (if combined with other drugs)

Precautions:

• Not suitable for opioid-naïve patients

• Use with caution if you have respiratory disorders, liver/kidney disease, mental illness, or a history of substance abuse

• Avoid operating machinery or driving

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless clearly necessary

Storage & Disposal:

• Store in a secure, locked place, out of reach of children and at room temperature

• Dispose of unused tablets safely, preferably via drug take-back programs or by following local FDA disposal guidelines

Legal Classification:

• Schedule II Controlled Substance (strictly regulated due to high potential for abuse and dependence)