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Roxicodone Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: ETH-Oxydose, OxyContin, Oxyfast, OxyIR, Percolone, Roxicodone, Roxicodone Intensol

Generic Name: oxycodone (Pronunciation: ox i KOE done)

What is oxycodone (Roxicodone)?

Oxycodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine.

Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. Oxycodone is not for treating pain just after a surgery unless you were already taking oxycodone before the surgery.

Oxycodone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Oxy IR 5 mg

brown/orange, imprinted with PF 5 mg

Oxycodone 10 mg ER-WAT

round, white, imprinted with ABG, 10

Oxycodone 10 mg SR-TEV

oval, white, imprinted with 93, 24

Oxycodone 20 mg ER-WAT

round, pink, imprinted with ABG, 20

Oxycodone 20 mg SR-TEV

oval, pink, imprinted with 93, 31

Oxycodone 40 mg ER-WAT

round, peach, imprinted with ABG, 40

Oxycodone 40 mg SR-TEV

oval, yellow, imprinted with 93, 32

Oxycodone 5 mg Cap-MAL

brown/yellow, imprinted with 0554, M inside a box 5 mg

Oxycodone 5 mg Cap-STA

white/yellow, imprinted with ETHEX, 041

Oxycodone 5 mg-ETH

round, orange, imprinted with ETH, 625

Oxycodone 80 mg ER-WAT

round, green, imprinted with ABG, 80

Oxycodone 80 mg SR-TEV

oval, green, imprinted with 33, 93

Oxycontin 10 mg

round, white, imprinted with OC, 10

Oxycontin 20 mg

round, pink, imprinted with OC, 20

Oxycontin 40 mg

round, yellow, imprinted with OC, 40

Oxycontin 80 mg

round, green, imprinted with OC, 80

Roxicodone 5 mg

round, white, imprinted with 54 582

What are the possible side effects of oxycodone?

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, loss of appetite;
  • dizziness, headache, tired feeling;
  • dry mouth;
  • sweating; or
  • itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about oxycodone?

Oxycodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Oxycodone should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking oxycodone. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol.

Never take more than your prescribed dose of oxycodone. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.

Oxycodone can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Do not stop using oxycodone suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.

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