Oxycontin OP 15mg

Product Description: OxyContin OP 15mg

Overview:
OxyContin OP 15mg is a powerful extended-release prescription opioid analgesic used for the management of severe, chronic pain that requires around-the-clock treatment e cannot be controlled by other medications. It contains oxycodone hydrochloride 15mg, formulated in a special abuse-deterrent system (OP) that makes it difficult to crush, break, or dissolve—helping to deter misuse or abuse.

Key Features:

• Active Ingredient: Oxycodone Hydrochloride 15mg (extended-release)

• Brand Name: OxyContin OP

• Form: Extended-release oral tablet

• Indicated For: Severe chronic pain requiring continuous, long-term opioid therapy

• Not for: As-needed pain relief, minor or acute pain

How It Works:
Oxycodone is a potent opioid agonist that works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. This blocks pain signals, providing effective and sustained relief. The OP (OxyContin Protection) formulation ensures the medication is released slowly over 12 hours, offering continuous pain control with twice-daily dosing.

Dosagem e administração:

• Usual starting dose: 15mg every 12 hours (dosing is individualized based on previous opioid use and tolerance)

• Swallow whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or dissolve, as this can lead to rapid release and potentially fatal overdose

• Take consistently at the same times each day

• Must be prescribed and adjusted only by a healthcare professional

Important Safety Information:

• WARNING: HIGH RISK OF ADDICTION, ABUSE, AND MISUSE.

• Not recommended for individuals who are opioid-naïve unless under strict medical supervision

• Never share this medication with others, especially someone with a history of substance abuse

• Combining with alcohol, sedatives, or other opioids can lead to life-threatening respiratory depression

Possible Side Effects:

• Common:

  • Constipation

  • Nausea

  • Drowsiness

  • Tonturas

  • Dry mouth

• Serious:

  • Slowed or stopped breathing

  • Severe sedation

  • Low blood pressure

  • Dependence or withdrawal symptoms

  • Overdose (can be fatal)

Precautions:

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of:

  • Lung/breathing disorders (e.g., COPD, sleep apnea)

  • Liver/kidney disease

  • Mental health conditions

  • Substance use disorder

• Avoid operating machinery or driving until you know how OxyContin affects you

• Not safe during pregnancy—may cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome

Storage:

• Armazenar em room temperature in a secure place

• Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized users

• Dispose of unused tablets properly—do not flush or throw in trash casually

Legal Classification:

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