Combine Kadian and Oxycontin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Kadian

and Oxycontin

Combine Kadian with Oxycontin. To make a decision about taking Kadian and Oxycontin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Kadian and Oxycontin have 80 combined Side Effects total
33 are Life Threatening
13 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Kadian

Kadian is also known by the generic name Morphine Concentrate

Kadian is also known by the generic name Morphine

USES:
See also Warning section.

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Morphine 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.

Do not use the sustained-action form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.

Uses of Oxycontin

Oxycontin is also known by the generic name Oxycodone

USES:
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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.

Do not use the sustained-action form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.

Kadian and Oxycontin Combined Have 33 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blocked Bowels with No Movement - Ileus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Change in Pulse - Pulse Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Complete Stoppage of the Heart - Cardiac Arrest is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Injury - Trauma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Muscle Movements - Involuntary Muscle Movement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Lung Failure causing Loss of Breath - Respiratory Insufficiency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Stiffness - Muscle Rigidity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problems with Circulation - Circulatory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Shock is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Sluggishness - Lethargy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Widening of Blood Vessels - Vasodilation of Blood Vessels is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin and Kadian combined

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Kadian and Oxycontin Combined have 13 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Spasm of the Ureter or Tube Connecting Kidney to Bladder - Ureteral Spasm is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian and Oxycontin combined

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Kadian and Oxycontin Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Kadian and Oxycontin.

Kadian has 27 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Kadian.

Kadian Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Asthma Attack - Asthma Attack is a contraindication of Kadian.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Kadian.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Kadian.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Kadian.

Status Epilepticus - Repeated Seizures with Unconsciousness Between Episodes is a contraindication of Kadian.

Relative Contraindications

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Kadian.

Chronic Disease of Respiratory System - Chronic Lung or Breathing Passage Problem is a contraindication of Kadian.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Kadian.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Kadian.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Kadian.

Pancreatitis is a contraindication of Kadian.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Kadian.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Kadian.

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome - Symptoms from Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Kadian.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Kadian.

Biliary Tract Disorder - Biliary and Gallbladder Problem is a contraindication of Kadian.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Kadian.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Kadian.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Kadian.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Kadian.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Kadian.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Kadian.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Kadian.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Kadian.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Kadian.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Kadian.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Kadian.

Oxycontin has 42 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Oxycontin.

Oxycontin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Acutely Deteriorating Asthma - Asthma That Is Getting Worse is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Brain Neoplasm - Brain Tumor is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Coma is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery - Stomach or Intestinal Tract Operation is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Hypoxia - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Intracranial Lesion - Lesion of Brain is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Shock is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Biliary Spasm - Spasm of a Bile Duct Tract is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Oxycontin.

Kadian - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness.

Oxycontin - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.