Oxycontin OC 20 mg

Description

Oxycontin OC 20 mg medicine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics used to help relieve severe ongoing pain such as due to cancer. It is a Schedule II substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) which includes cocaine and methamphetamine. So, it has a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. OxyContin is available in 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, and 80 mg tablet strengths in which the tablets vary in color and size according to dosage. Oxycontin OC 20 mg tablets are pink, round, convex tablets, imprinted with “OC” on one side and “20” on the other side of the tablet that contains 18.0 mg of oxycodone and 20 mg of oxycodone hydrochloride. It also contains polysorbate 80 and red iron oxide. After taking this medicine, some side effects like aggression, hallucinations, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, nervousness, rash, dry skin, dry mouth, etc. may occur or it may cause you to stop breathing. So, to lower the risk of having these side effects, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of Oxycontin which should be used for the shortest possible period.