Generic Oxycontin OP 80 mg

Overview

The pain that is related to cancer, after an operation, or other kinds of cramps can be treated with the help of the medicine named OxyContin OP 80 mg. It is FDA-approved and is used to treat moderate to adverse pain by using this medication.

‘OC’ refers to the old form of ‘oxy’ and ‘OP’ is the new reformulated form of OxyContin. OP is reformulated to prevent the use of the injection form of OC. Its new form comes in a hard tablet that is not dissolvable, breakable, and injectable.

Oxycodone hydrochloride is a generic variant and an active pharmaceutical ingredient that is used in the brand-name drug. OxyContin is manufactured by Purdue Pharma LP. The medication can be identified by its green color, round shape, and imprinted with OP and 80 on the alternative side of the tablet.

Due to a high tendency to be abused or misused, Oxycontin is categorized as a controlled substance of Schedule II. The opioid analgesic is the drug class of medicine that helps to get relief from moderate to serious pain.

It is a prescription-only and a controlled-release form of medication that can not be taken to get instant relief from the pain. For pain management, it is taken at particular intervals of time.

It is referred to as the ATC (around-the-clock) to increase the analgesic effect of the drug. The high dose of medicine is administered to those patients who are opioid-tolerant.

The function of Green & Round OP 80 Medication:

OxyContin comprises Oxycodone with agonist properties and has a high tendency to get attached to the mu-opioid receptor only and least to delta and kappa receptors. The G-protein is induced after binding to the mu receptor.

As a result, the concentration of cAMP or cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate gets decreased, and calcium channels get closed. The potassium channels open up due to the G-protein coupled signaling pathway. This is how the drug produces an analgesic effect on individuals and helps in reducing any kind of pain.

Other Dose & Dosage Strength:

OxyContin OP 80 mg is available green-colored and oral tablet. There are various dosage strengths of this Oxycontin OP medication, such as:-

• 10 mg
• 15 mg
• 20 mg
• 30 mg
• 40 mg
• 60 mg

The dosage strength is administered by a healthcare professional. It is determined by the capacity of the patient’s tolerance to opioid-based medicine.

The dose starts with a nominal dose for non-opioid tolerant individuals. The strength of the dose can be increased up to 80 mg in those patients who are opioid-tolerant.

Uses of OxyContin OP 80 Pill:

It is approved by the US FDA to treat moderate to severe pain in individuals. The pain might be caused due to cancer etc. It cannot be taken as a pain reliever.

Side Effects:

There are some common and serious aftereffects that may be caused after taking this pain relief medicine. These can vary from person to person and these are given below:-

Common Side Effects

• Headache
• Feeling sleepy
• Feel the dryness in the mouth
• Difficulty in passing stool (constipation)
• Nausea
• Decreased desire to eat
• Faintness
• Vomiting

Severe Side Effects

• Allergic reactions such as itching (pruritus)
• Low blood pressure
• Sweating
• Extreme tired or physical weakness
• Breathing problem
• Tightness in the muscles

Note: The medicine has contraindications due to which this medicine should not be taken by patients with the following medical condition. For instance, acute bronchial asthma, shallow breathing, serious fatal allergic reaction, and intestinal blockage.

Safety Measures:

• The patient should share his medical history to a doctor before starting any treatment.
• Alcohol should not be consumed while taking the medicine is not recommended, it may increase drowsiness and dizziness.
• A patient should not crush or chew the tablet.
• If a patient is sensitive to Oxycodone then the drug should be stopped immediately to prevent harmful effects on the health.
• The foods which contain high calories are not recommended while taking the medicine.
• Other drugs should not be consumed simultaneously with OxyContin 80 mg, to prevent drug interaction.