Oxycontin OP 80 mg

Description

Oxycontin OP 80 mg belongs to the drug class Opioids analgesics (narcotic analgesics) that are used in the treatment of chronic pain or pain in adults. The FDA approved this medicine and has not been classified as a risk during pregnancy. It is a Schedule 2 controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) with the National Drug Code (NDC) 59011-0480 supplied by Purdue Pharma LP. Oxycontin is supplied in different tablet strengths for oral administration. The Oxycontin OP 80 mg are green, round, convex tablets with the imprint “OP” on one side and “80” on the opposite side of the tablet that contains 72.0 mg of oxycodone as 80 mg of oxycodone hydrochloride. It also contains FD&C blue No. 2, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and yellow iron oxide that must be swallowed whole but not broken, or chewed. This tablet should be taken at 12-hour intervals. It is recommended not to take more than 80 mg of Oxycontin in one day unless you are “opioid tolerant”. However, the dosage depends on the pain’s severity, and the patient’s previous history of analgesic requirements. Some side effects and symptoms include restlessness, aggression, drug dependence, dizziness, headache, sedation, amnesia, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, nervousness, rash, dry skin, mood alteration, etc. may develop.