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Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10 mg

Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10 mg is a potent opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to severe pain when other pain treatments are inadequate. It is available in various formulations, including immediate-release tablets, controlled-release tablets (such as OxyContin), and oral solutions.

Key Features

• Active Ingredient: Oxycodone hydrochloride, a semi-synthetic opioid derived from thebaine.

• Strength: 10 mg per tablet or per milliliter in solution form.

• Formulations:

  • Immediate-release tablets for rapid pain relief.

  • Controlled-release tablets (e.g., OxyContin 10 mg) designed to provide extended pain control over 12 hours with crush-deterrent properties.

  • Oral solution (10 mg/mL) for flexible dosing, especially in patients unable to swallow tablets.

Indications

• Management of moderate to severe acute or chronic pain.

• Post-operative pain relief.

• Pain associated with cancer or other serious conditions requiring strong opioid analgesia.

Pharmacology

• Oxycodone acts as a pure opioid agonist, binding to mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system to reduce pain perception.

• It produces analgesia, sedation, euphoria, respiratory depression, and other opioid effects.

• Controlled-release tablets release oxycodone gradually over 12 hours to maintain consistent pain control.

Dosage & Administration

• Dosage is individualized based on pain severity, patient response, and prior opioid use.

• Immediate-release tablets are typically taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed.

• Controlled-release tablets are taken every 12 hours and should be swallowed whole, not crushed or chewed, to avoid rapid release and potential overdose.

• Oral solution dosing depends on pain severity and patient needs, usually administered every 4 to 6 hours.