Oxycontin Essay

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{draw:g} {draw:rect} Contents {text:bookmark-start} 1.0 What is Oxycontin? {text:bookmark-end} {text:bookmark-start} 2.0 Considerations {text:bookmark-end} Another important factor which must be accounted for is that OxyContin may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. OxyContin should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Finally, before using OxyContin, the doctor must be notified if the patient is allergic to any drugs, or if you have: asthma, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders liver or kidney disease underactive thyroid…show more content…
80 mg Each round, unscored, green, biconvex, controlled release tablet, imprinted with CDN on one side and the mg strength on the other, contains oxycodone HCl 80 mg. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. A doctor must be contacted if patients experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. A pharmacist may also be able to advise patients about managing side effects. Mild side effects of Oxycontin can include but are not limited to: constipation dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint drowsiness dry mouth headache lack of energy or tiredness nausea or vomiting skin itchiness More severe side effects of Oxycontin usage can

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