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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Oxycodone

Oxycodone has 59 Side Effects total
25 are Life Threatening
8 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Oxycodone
 
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.


Oxycodone has 25 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Blocked Bowels with No Movement - Ileus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Injury - Trauma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Lung Failure causing Loss of Breath - Respiratory Insufficiency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Problems with Circulation - Circulatory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Shock is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone
Critical Seriousness - Widening of Blood Vessels - Vasodilation of Blood Vessels is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycodone

Oxycodone has 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Oxycodone
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Oxycodone
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Oxycodone
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Oxycodone
Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Oxycodone
Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Oxycodone
Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Oxycodone
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Oxycodone

Oxycodone Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Oxycodone has interactions of severe seriousness with 6 drug(s):
Oxycodone has 1 severe interactions with Depade. Click here to see them
Oxycodone has 1 severe interactions with Naltrexone. Click here to see them
Oxycodone has 1 severe interactions with Naltrexone Microspheres. Click here to see them
Oxycodone has 1 severe interactions with Revia. Click here to see them
Oxycodone has 1 severe interactions with Trexan. Click here to see them
Oxycodone has 1 severe interactions with Vivitrol. Click here to see them

Oxycodone has interactions of serious seriousness with 132 drug(s).

Oxycodone has interactions of moderate seriousness with 20 drug(s).

Oxycodone has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Oxycodone has 42 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Oxycodone.

Oxycodone Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

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

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

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

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

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

Brain Neoplasm - Brain Tumor is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

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

Coma is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

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

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

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

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

Head Injury is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

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

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

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

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

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

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

Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

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

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

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

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

Shock is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

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

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

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

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

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

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

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

Contraindication Warnings 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Oxycodone.

Oxycodone has 24 related brands and strengths:
 
Oxycodone 10 Mg Tab

Oxycodone 15 Mg Tab

Oxycodone 20 Mg Tab

Oxycodone 20 Mg/Ml Oral Concentrate

Oxycodone 30 Mg Tab

Oxycodone 5 Mg Cap

Oxycodone 5 Mg Tab

Oxycodone 5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Soln

Oxycodone Er 10 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycodone Er 15 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycodone Er 20 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycodone Er 30 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycodone Er 40 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycodone Er 60 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycodone Er 80 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycontin 10 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycontin 15 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycontin 20 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycontin 30 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycontin 40 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycontin 60 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Oxycontin 80 Mg 12 Hr Tab

Roxicodone 15 Mg Tab

Roxicodone 30 Mg Tab

Oxycodone - 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.

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