What Is Oxycodone ?
Oxycodone is a solid opiate pain reliever and hack suppressant like morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone. The exact component of activity (how it works) isn't known, however it might include incitement of narcotic receptors in the mind. Oxycodone doesn't wipe out the impression of torment yet diminishes inconvenience by expanding the resilience to torment. Notwithstanding resilience to torment, oxycodone additionally causes sedation and sorrow of breath.
Use Of OxyCodone
You should not use oxycodone if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
- severe asthma or breathing problems; or
- a blockage in your stomach or intestines.
You should not use oxycodone unless you are already using a similar opioid medicine and are tolerant to it.
Most brands of oxycodone are not approved for use in people under 18. OxyContin should not be given to a child younger than 11 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- breathing problems, sleep apnea;
- a head injury, or seizures;
- drug or alcohol addiction, or mental illness;
- liver or kidney disease;
- urination problems; or
- problems with your gallbladder, pancreas, or thyroid.
If you use opioid medicine while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on opioids may need medical treatment for several weeks.
Ask a doctor before using opioid medicine if you are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you notice severe drowsiness or slow breathing in the nursing baby.
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