Generic Oxycontin OC 60 mg

OxyContin OC is an opiate used to treat severe pain and, when other non-opioid and immediate-release (IR) opioids are not well tolerable. Oxycontin OC 60 mg is available in red color with the imprint OC 60.

It contains generic OxyCodone or OxyCodone HCL (Hydrochloride). This drug is a Schedule II controlled substance. It indicates a high potential for drug abuse and misuse. Thus the OC version was withdrawn from the market. Notably, OxyContin is available in a reformulated variant, called OxyContin OP drugs.

Working Mechanism of OC 60 Pill:

The working mechanism of this pain relief drug is not yet known. But, being a pure opioid agonist, it selectively binds Mu-receptors (an opioid receptor) in the brain, which is responsible for analgesia. It can also bind to other two opioid receptors, called Kappa and Delta. This binding process helps to regulate pain-generating brain signals. It can change the patient’s perception of experiencing pain.

Uses of Oxycontin OC 60 mg:

OxyContin is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of pain conditions. It is also applied for various off-label purposes. So, it is used in the following pain conditions-

• Chronic pain condition
• Post-operative pain
• After surgery pain
• Breakthrough pain
• Management of severe pain

Dose and Dosages:

Oxycontin OC 60 mg is available as a round oral tablet. The other dosage strengths of Oxycontin OC are as follows-

• OxyContin OC 10 mg
• OxyContin OC 20 mg
• OxyContin OC 30 mg
• OxyContin OC 40 mg
• OxyContin OC 80 mg

The doctor adjusts the dosage according to the health conditions of patients. People can take it with food or without food.

The onset time of its action is 2 to 4 hours, that may vary from person to person. The drug’s substances can reach at peak concentration in approximately 15 to 30 hours. In addition, OxyContin is a long-acting drug, and can help to relieve the patient from pain for a couple of days.

Side Effects Red OC 60:

Opioid medicines, like OxyContin, can cause mild to moderate side effects, which may require immediate medical attention in some cases. The intensity of aftereffects depends on an individual’s age, metabolism, and health.

Some side effects are as follows-

• Chills
• Anorexia
• Somnolence
• Hypotension
• Sleep apnea
• Vomiting
• Fainting
• Blurred vision
• Anxiety
• Tremor
• Rash
• Fever
• Confusion
• Pruritus
• Hallucinations
• Agitation
• Weakness
• Seizure

Precautions:

• Children cannot use Oxycontin drugs. If consumed accidentally, seek medical help immediately.
• Avoid breaking, chewing, and crushing the tablet.
• Avoid consuming alcohol with OxyContin or other opioids, it can cause fatal side effects. It may also can lead an individual to death.
• Take this medication exactly as prescribed by a physician. It can help to avoid mishaps like overdose or severe unwanted effects.
• Always share patient’s medical history and concurrently using drug with the healthcare expert. This will help the doctor to suggest best-suited dosage for the patient.
• Avoid performing those tasks which require attentiveness like driving, operating machinery etc. As, OxyContin OC can cause severe dizziness in the patient.