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Virtually any disease as well as most injuries and surgical procedures involve some degree of pain. It's not surprising, then, that pain medications, also known as analgesics, are among the most commonly used drugs in the U.S. Pain can range from minor, acute complaints, such as a muscle sprain, to chronic, severe pain, such as that sometimes experienced by cancer patients. Some drugs used for other conditions also are effective at relieving certain types of pain. These drugs include certain drugs used for depression, epilepsy, and anxiety.
What are the differences among the types of pain medications?
Pain medications can be broadly classified into two categories: prescription and nonprescription. In the latter category are several mild anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, naproxen), as well as acetaminophen. These are mainly meant for use with short-term, acute pain -- menstrual cramps,...
Roxicodone
Roxicodone Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD
Roxicodone (oxycodone) is a medication belonging to the opioid and analgesic drug class. Roxicodone is available as a generic drug, and is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. The most common side effects include lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, constipation, dry mouth, and sweating.
The usual starting dose of Roxicodone is 5 to 15 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain and dose is adjusted based on the patient's response. Drug interactions include alcohol, barbiturates, skeletal muscle relaxants (Soma [carisoprodol] and Flexeril [cyclobenzaprine], benzodiazepines (Ativan [lorazepam]), pentazocine, Nubain (nalbuphine), Stadol (butorphanol), and Subutex (buprenorphine). Roxicodone safety during pregnancy has not been established. Roxicodone is secreted in breast milk and it may have adverse effects on an infant.
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Roxicodone Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
ROXICODONE (oxycodone hydrochloride) ® tablets are an immediate-release oral formulation of oxycodone hydrochloride indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain where the use of an opioid analgesic is appropriate.
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What is Roxicodone Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Roxicodone Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
- seizure (convulsions);
- cold, clammy skin;
- confusion;
- severe weakness or dizziness; or
- feeling light-headed, fainting.
Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
- nausea, vomiting, constipation, l...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Roxicodone Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic (opiate) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. You may take this drug with or without food. If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible).
If you are usi...
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