Oxycontin OP 60mg

Product Description: OxyContin OP 60mg

Overzicht:
OxyContin OP 60mg is a strong, extended-release opioid analgesic used for the management of severe, ongoing pain that requires long-term, around-the-clock treatment. It contains oxycodone hydrochloride 60mg, a powerful opioid that provides continuous pain relief for up to 12 hours. The “OP” formulation is designed with technologie ter voorkoming van misbruik to reduce the risk of misuse by crushing, snorting, or injecting.

Belangrijkste kenmerken:

• Actief bestanddeel: Oxycodone Hydrochloride 60mg (extended-release)

• Merknaam: OxyContin OP

• Doseringsvorm: Orale tablet met verlengde afgifte

• Indicatie: Management of severe chronic pain in opioïde-tolerant patients

• Release Mechanism: Controlled release over 12 hours for twice-daily dosing

• Abuse-Deterrent Design: Tablet is hard to crush or dissolve

Hoe het werkt:
Oxycodon bindt zich aan mu-opioïde receptoren in the brain and spinal cord, altering the perception of and response to pain. The extended-release system provides sustained analgesia, avoiding peaks and valleys in pain relief. The OP formulation discourages physical tampering, helping to reduce abuse via non-oral routes.

Dosering en toediening:

• Recommended only for opioid-tolerant patients

• Typische dosering: 60 mg elke 12 uur, geïndividualiseerd door een zorgverlener

• Do not crush, chew, break, or dissolve — doing so can cause life-threatening overdose

• Take with or without food at the same times daily for consistent effect

• Doen niet use for short-term, as-needed pain relief

Black Box-waarschuwingen:

• Addiction, abuse, and misuse potential—even at prescribed doses

• Levensbedreigende ademhalingsdepressie can occur, especially when started or increased

• Onbedoelde inname can be fatal, particularly in children

• Neonataal opioïdontwenningssyndroom bij gebruik tijdens de zwangerschap

• Risico op fatal interactions with benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other CNS depressants

Bijwerkingen:

• Gewoon:

  • Nausea, vomiting

  • Constipatie

  • Duizeligheid of licht gevoel in het hoofd

  • Sedation or drowsiness

• Serieus:

  • Breathing problems

  • Severe low blood pressure

  • Fainting or unconsciousness

  • Dependency, tolerance, or withdrawal

Voorzorgsmaatregelen:

• Not for opioid-naïve patients

• Inform your doctor if you have:

  • Respiratory disorders (e.g., asthma, COPD)

  • Liver/kidney disease

  • Mental illness or history of substance use disorder

• Avoid alcohol and sedatives while taking this medication

• Not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary

Opslag en verwijdering:

• Bewaren in een veilige locatie, at kamertemperatuur, away from children or individuals at risk of misuse

• Dispose of unused medication properly via a drug take-back program or according to FDA guidelines

Juridische classificatie:

• Gecontroleerde stof van lijst II — due to high risk for abuse and dependence