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About oxycodone
Oxycodone is an opiate painkiller. It’s used to treat severe pain, for example after an operation or a serious injury, or pain from cancer. how to buy online oxycodone
It’s also used for other types of long-standing pain when weaker painkillers, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin, have not worked.
Oxycodone is only available on prescription. It comes as slow-release tablets, capsules and a liquid which you swallow. It can also be given by an injection, but this is usually done in hospital.
Oxycodone is also known by the brand names Oxynorm and OxyContin.
It’s sometimes given as a tablet which also has a medicine called naloxone in it (Targinact). This is used to prevent certain side effects, such as constipation.
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Oxycodone works by stopping pain signals travelling along the nerves to the brain.
Oxycodone liquid and capsules work in 30 to 60 minutes but wear off after 4 to 6 hours.
It’s possible to become addicted to oxycodone, but this is rare if you’re taking it to relieve pain and as your doctor has prescribed.
Oxycodone can cause withdrawal problems. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly.
The most common side effects of oxycodone are constipation, feeling sick and sleepy.
Who can and cannot take oxycodone
Oxycodone can be taken by adults and children aged 1 month and older.
Babies, young children and older people are more likely to get side effects.
Oxycodone is not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor before starting this medicine if you:
have ever had an allergic reaction to oxycodone or any other medicine
have lung problems, asthma or breathing difficulties
have an addiction to alcohol
have a head injury or condition which causes seizures or fits
have an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
have kidney or liver problems
have an enlarged prostate
have low blood pressure (hypotension)
have a mental health condition which is affected by certain medicines
have had recent stomach surgery or bowel problems
are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or if you’re breastfeeding
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