Oxycontin - FYI

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DESCRIPTION

WARNING 

OxyContin® is an opioid agonist and a Schedule II controlled substance with=

an abuse liability similar to morphine.

Oxycodone can be abused in a manner similar to other opioid agonists, legal=

or illicit. This should be considered when prescribing or dispensing

OxyContin® in situations where the physician or pharmacist is concerned

about an increased risk of misuse, abuse, or diversion.

OxyContin® tablets are a controlled-release oral formulation of oxycodone

hydrochloride indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain when =

a continuous, around-the-clock analgesic is needed for an extended period o=

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time.

OxyContin® tablets are NOT intended for use as a prn analgesic. 

OxyContin® 80 mg and 160 mg Tablets ARE FOR USE IN OPIOID

TOLERANT PATIENTS ONLY. These tablet strengths may cause fatal

respiratory depression when administered to patients not previously exposed=

to opioids.

OxyContin® (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release) TABLETS ARE TO

BE SWALLOWED WHOLE AND ARE NOT TO BE BROKEN, CHEWED, OR

CRUSHED. TAKING BROKEN, CHEWED, OR CRUSHED OxyContin®

TABLETS LEADS TO RAPID RELEASE AND ABSORPTION OF A

POTENTIALLY FATAL DOSE OF OXYCODONE.

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OxyContin® (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release) tablets are an

opioid analgesic supplied in 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg, and 160 mg tablet =

strengths for oral administration. The tablet strengths describe the amount=

of

oxycodone per tablet as the hydrochloride salt.

Its molecular formula is C18H21NO4 · HCl. Its molecular weight is 351.83.

The chemical formula is 4, 5-epoxy-14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17-

methylmorphinan-6-one hydrochloride.

Oxycodone is a white, odorless crystalline powder derived from the opium

alkaloid, thebaine. Oxycodone hydrochloride dissolves in water (1 g in 6 to=

7

mL). It is slightly soluble in alcohol (octanol water partition coefficient=

0.7). The

tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: ammonio methacrylate

copolymer, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate,

povidone, red iron oxide (20 mg strength tablet only), stearyl alcohol, tal=

c,

titanium dioxide, triacetin, yellow iron oxide (40 mg strength tablet only)=

,

yellow iron oxide with FD & C blue No.2 (80 mg strength tablet only), FD & C

blue No.2 (160 mg strength tablet only) and other ingredients.

Hope this helps solve your questions, .

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SCC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comment or advice are based on personal experience or opinion,

and should not be substituted for consultation with a medical professional.