SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Oxycontin

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Oxycontin

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

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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.

Oxycontin has 25 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Blocked Bowels with No Movement - Ileus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Injury - Trauma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Lung Failure causing Loss of Breath - Respiratory Insufficiency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Circulation - Circulatory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Shock is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

Critical Seriousness - Widening of Blood Vessels - Vasodilation of Blood Vessels is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Oxycontin

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Oxycontin has 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

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

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Oxycontin

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Oxycontin

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

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

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

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

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

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Oxycontin Drug-Drug Interactions

Oxycontin has interactions of severe seriousness with 6 drug(s):

Oxycontin has 1 severe interactions with Depade. Click here to see them

Oxycontin has 1 severe interactions with Naltrexone. Click here to see them

Oxycontin has 1 severe interactions with Naltrexone Microspheres. Click here to see them

Oxycontin has 1 severe interactions with Revia. Click here to see them

Oxycontin has 1 severe interactions with Trexan. Click here to see them

Oxycontin has 1 severe interactions with Vivitrol. Click here to see them

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

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

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

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 seriouosness 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.

Oxycontin 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

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.