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ETH-Oxydose Uses This medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type). Notes Do not share this medication with others. It is against the law.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases. Storage Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Discard the opened bottle after 90 days. Overdose Symptoms of overdose may include: slowed breathing, slowed heartbeats, persistent dizziness/fainting, cold/clammy skin, limp/weak muscles, excessive drowsiness, or loss of consciousness. How To Use Take this medication by mouth, usually every 6 hours or as directed by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may instruct you to take this medication only "as needed" for acute pain (e.g., pain after surgery) or on a regular schedule for chronic pain (e.g., cancer pain).If you are taking this medication only "as needed" for pain, remember to take it as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has significantly worsened, the medication may not work as well.This medication is a high-strength concentrated liquid. Use the provided medicine dropper to carefully measure the exact amount of medication prescribed by your doctor. You may mix the measured dose with a small amount of juice, water, applesauce or pudding. Take the entire mixture immediately and do not save it for future use. Consult your pharmacist if you have any questions.If you have nausea, you may take this medication with food. If nausea persists or worsens, consult your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives for decreasing nausea (e.g., antihistamines, lying down for 1 to 2 hours with minimal head movement).The dosage is based on your medical condition, use of other pain medications, and response to therapy. Do not increase your dose without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.If so directed by your doctor, you may also take long-acting narcotic medications or use narcotic patches for chronic pain, in which case this medication might be used for "breakthrough" pain only as needed. Follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instruction for the safe use of non-narcotic pain relievers (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about any questions regarding your treatment.This medication may cause dependence, especially if it has been used regularly for an extended period of time (more than a few weeks), or if it has been used in high doses. If you suddenly stop this drug, withdrawal reactions (e.g., anxiety, irritability, sweating, trouble sleeping, diarrhea) may occur. Report to your doctor immediately any such reactions. When stopping extended, regular use of this medication, gradually reducing the dosage as directed will help prevent withdrawal reactions. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.Though it is very unlikely to occur, this medication can also result in abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction/habit-forming). Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed. You should properly stop this medication when directed by your doctor. This will lessen the chances of becoming addicted.If you use this medication for an extended period of time, it may not be as effective and you will need a different dose. Talk with your doctor if you think this medication has stopped working well.Inform your doctor if your pain persists or worsens. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, constipation, mild itching, drowsiness, dry mouth, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, or weakness may occur. Some of these side effects may decrease after continued use of the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise. Consult your pharmacist for help in the use of a laxative (e.g., stimulant-type and stool softener).Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: slow/irregular/shallow breathing, dizziness upon standing, slow/fast/irregular heartbeats, mental/mood changes, uncontrolled muscle movements (tremors), vision changes.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: severe stomach/abdominal pain, change in the amount of urine, seizures.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to propylene glycol, sulfites; or to other narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine, hydrocodone); or if you have any other allergies.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: serious breathing problems (e.g., severe asthma, respiratory depression, hypercarbia), certain bowel diseases (e.g., paralytic ileus), intoxication with medications that depress the nervous system or your breathing (CNS/respiratory depressants such as alcohol or tranquilizers/sedatives).Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: brain disorders (e.g., seizures, head injury, increased intracranial pressure), adrenal gland problem (e.g., Addison's disease), difficulty urinating (e.g., enlarged prostate, urethral stricture), personal or family history of regular use/abuse of drugs/alcohol/other substances, kidney or liver disease, heart problems (e.g., low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats), lung diseases (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypoxia, hypercapnia), metabolic disorders (e.g., low sodium, dehydration), disease of the pancreas (e.g., pancreatitis), psychiatric problems (e.g., major depression, toxic psychosis), spinal problem (kyphoscoliosis), stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., gallbladder disease, severe diarrhea or constipation), underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Avoid alcoholic beverages.To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.Tell your doctor or dentist you are taking this medication prior to having surgery.Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its side effects (e.g., slow/shallow breathing and drowsiness).This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. It is not recommended for use near or at the time of delivery because of possible side effects in the newborn (e.g., slow/shallow breathing). Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. If you have been taking this medication regularly for an extended period of time or in high doses, do not suddenly stop taking it. Consult your doctor for further instructions. Infants born to mothers who have been using this medication, especially for an extended time, may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, abnormal/persistent crying, vomiting, or diarrhea. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn.This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you take this medication regularly and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.This drug should not be used with the following medication because very serious interactions may occur: naltrexone.If you are currently using this medication listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting oxycodone.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: other medications for pain (e.g., butorphanol, codeine, pentazocine, tramadol), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenobarbital), anticholinergic medications (e.g., atropine, scopolamine), drugs affecting removal of oxycodone from your body (e.g., cimetidine, SSRI antidepressants such as fluoxetine), drugs that lower blood pressure (e.g., diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), muscle relaxants (e.g., carisoprodol, methocarbamol), pyridostigmine, sodium oxybate.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), medicine for sleep (e.g., zolpidem), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, or tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline), tranquilizers.Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.This product can affect the results of certain lab tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 52 Location: Manchester, PA 17345 Home Time Taken: 2 days days Reason: My wife is taking it for pain from Cancer L.C. Date: 27 October 2007 Side Effects Not sure yet but thought nausea and vominting were two. Additional Thoughts It's a little hard to answer questions in rating drug when you have only taken it in 2 days. I think you need to re-write your questionaire so questions get a fair and unbiased answer because you ask some questions that should wait for at least a month or more before answering.

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