Oxycontin
Oxycontin is a painkiller used for moderate to high pain relief occurred due to injuries, dislocations, fractures, neuralgia, arthritis, lower back pain, and pain associated with cancer. Oxycontin contains oxycodone, the medication's active ingredient, in a timed-release tablet.
Oxycodone is a Schedule II narcotic analgesic and is widely used in clinical medicine. The over use of Oxycontin leads to:-
- Physical dependence
- Severe respiratory depression leading to death
- Withdrawal symptoms include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, cold flashes with goose bumps and involuntary leg movements.
- Extreme drowsiness,
- Muscle weakness,
- Confusion,
- Cold and clammy skin,
- Pinpoint pupils,
- Shallow breathing,
- Slow heart rate,
- Fainting or coma.
Oxycodone HCl ER takes the shape and color of oval and light green respectively. Before taking Oxycontin one should give well information about the body condition and medicines taken to the physician. Other medicine may cause serious side effects by reacting with Oxycontin.
The increases use of oxycontin in the last 30 years has attracted the attention of many rehabilitation centers in US. They are trying to set innovative programs which will decrease the consuming of Oxycontin. The rehabs through its sites provide well information about the use and side effects of Oxycontin abuse and in terminating results. It also provides complete kit of proper use of the tablet and its amount.
