Product Description: OxyContin OP 40mg
Overview:
OxyContin OP 40mg is a controlled-release opioid analgesic designed to manage severe and chronic pain that requires continuous, long-term opioid treatment. Each tablet contains 40mg of oxycodone hydrochloride, formulated in an abuse-deterrent (OP) extended-release system. This medication provides 12-hour pain relief and is intended for opioid-tolerant patients who need consistent, around-the-clock pain management.
Key Features:
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Active Ingredient: Oxycodone Hydrochloride 40mg
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Form: Extended-release oral tablet (OP formulation)
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Use: Long-term treatment of severe chronic pain
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Not for: Occasional or as-needed (PRN) pain relief
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Abuse-Deterrent: Designed to resist crushing, breaking, and dissolving
How It Works:
Oxycodone is a potent opioid agonist that works by binding to mu-opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. This blocks pain signals and alters the perception of pain. The extended-release mechanism ensures a steady release of medication over 12 hours, allowing for twice-daily dosing and consistent pain control. The OP technology helps deter abuse through non-oral routes.
Dosage & Administration:
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Recommended dose: 40mg every 12 hours, only for opioid-tolerant patients
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Swallow whole — do not crush, chew, or split, as this may result in a potentially fatal overdose
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Dose must be individualized by a healthcare provider based on opioid tolerance and medical condition
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Take with or without food, but consistently
Black Box Warnings:
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High risk of addiction, abuse, and misuse, even at therapeutic doses
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Serious and life-threatening respiratory depression may occur
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Accidental ingestion (especially by children) may result in fatal overdose
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Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome if used during pregnancy
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Use with benzodiazepines, alcohol, 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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Dizziness
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Drowsiness
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Headache
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Serious:
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Respiratory depression
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Extreme drowsiness or unresponsiveness
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Seizures
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Signs of overdose (slow breathing, cold skin, pinpoint pupils)
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Precautions:
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Not for use in opioid-naïve individuals
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Avoid alcohol and sedatives
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Use with caution if you have respiratory conditions, liver/kidney impairment, head injuries, or mental health disorders
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Inform your doctor of all medications you are taking to avoid dangerous interactions
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Do not stop abruptly — tapering is necessary to avoid withdrawal symptoms
Storage & Disposal:
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Store at room temperature in a secure location
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Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized users
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Dispose of unused tablets via a DEA take-back program or as instructed by local regulations
Legal Classification:
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Schedule II Controlled Substance (strict federal and state regulation due to high abuse potential)
