Roxicodone?

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: OxectaT;OxyCONTIN?;Roxicodone?
Brand Names: Canada: Apo-Oxycodone CR;CO Oxycodone CR;Oxy.IR?;OxyContin?;OxyNEOT;PMS-Oxycodone;PMS-Oxycodone CR;Supeudol?

Uses

It is used to ease pain.
Oxycodone lowers the feeling of pain and how one reacts to pain.

Dosing

How to take
Do not take this drug with other strong pain drugs or if you are using a pain patch without talking to your doctor first.
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
OxectaT: Swallow the tablet whole with lots of water right after putting it in your mouth. Do not crush, wet or melt the tablet before putting it in your mouth.
There is a liquid if you cannot swallow pills.
Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
Keep a pain diary.

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