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What is the most important information I should know about oxycodone?
Oxycodone may be habit-forming andWhat is oxycodone?
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.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using oxycodone?
Do not use this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a narcotic medicine (examples include methadone, morphine, Oxycontin, Darvocet, Percocet, Vicodin, Lortab, and many others), or to a narcotic cough medicine that contains codeine, hydrocodone, or dihydrocodeine.You should also not take oxycodone if you are having an asthma attack or if you have a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus.
Oxycodone may be habit-forming andBefore using oxycodone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
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asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;
- liver or kidney disease;
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curvature of the spine;
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a history of head injury or brain tumor;
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epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
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Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders;
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enlarged prostate, urination problems;
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mental illness; or
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a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
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