Product Description: Oxycodone 60mg
Generic Name: Oxycodone Hydrochloride
Dosage Form: Immediate-release or extended-release tablet/capsule
Strength: 60mg
Key Features:
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Potent Opioid Analgesic: Oxycodone is a strong prescription painkiller used to manage moderate to severe pain when other treatments are insufficient.
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Indications: Typically prescribed for chronic pain, post-surgical pain, or pain related to cancer.
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Mechanism of Action: Binds to opioid receptors in the brain and nervous system, reducing pain perception.
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Controlled Substance: Classified as a Schedule II drug (U.S.) due to high potential for abuse and addiction.
Dosage & Administration:
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Immediate-Release (IR): Taken every 4–6 hours as needed for pain.
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Extended-Release (ER): Designed for around-the-clock pain relief (e.g., OxyContin), taken every 12 hours.
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60mg Warning: This is a high dose, typically reserved for opioid-tolerant patients only.
Side Effects:
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Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation, dry mouth.
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Serious: Respiratory depression, addiction, hypotension, seizures (if misused).
Warnings:
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Risk of Addiction/Dependence: Prolonged use can lead to physical/psychological dependence.
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Overdose Risk: Potentially fatal when combined with alcohol or other depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines).
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Not for Acute Pain: 60mg is rarely a starting dose; misuse can cause life-threatening complications.
Legal Status:
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Available only by prescription in most countries.
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Strict regulations apply due to abuse potential.
