OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE; Generic name: OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc..
| Brand name | OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oxycodone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Limitations of Use Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended doses [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] , reserve oxycodone hydrochloride tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics or opioid combination products): Have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated, Have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia. Oxycodone hydrochloride tablets are an opi |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. ( 2.1 ) Individualize dosing based on severity of pain, patient response, prior analgesic experience, and risk factors for addiction, abuse and misuse. ( 2.1 ) Initiate dosing with a range of 5 to 15 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. ( 2.2 ) For control of chronic pain, administer oxycodone hydrochloride tablets on a regularly scheduled basis, at the l |
| Warnings | WARNING: ADDICTION, ABUSE, AND MISUSE; LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION; ACCIDENTAL INGESTION; NEONATAL OPIOID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME; CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 INTERACTION; and RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH BENZODIAZEPINES OR OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Oxycodone hydrochloride tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death. Assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing oxycodone hydrochl |
| Active ingredient(s) | OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=17f7946d-e889-b736-e063-6394a90a42e0 |