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(OxyContin)

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Summary for Oxycontin

Prescription only

OxyContin is an extended-release (long-acting) form of oxycodone. It's an opioid that's used to treat long-term pain when non-opioid pain medications alone don't provide enough relief. OxyContin is approved for adults and certain children aged 11 years and older, and it's also available as a lower-cost generic. The tablets are taken by mouth every 12 hours. Common side effects include constipation, nausea, and sleepiness. Oxycodone (OxyContin) is a controlled substance because it has a warning for misuse and dependence.

Indications for Oxycontin

Pros and Cons for Oxycontin

Pros

Cons

  • Only available as a tablet that must be swallowed whole
  • Not used to treat sudden pain
  • Must slowly lower the dose to stop the medication after long-term use to avoid withdrawal symptoms

Common Side Effects for Oxycontin

  • Constipation (23%)
  • Nausea (23%)
  • Sleepiness (23%)
  • Dizziness (13%)
  • Itching (13%)
  • Vomiting (12%)
  • Headache (7%)
  • Dry mouth (6%)
  • Weakness (6%)
  • Sweating (5%)

Warnings for Oxycontin

  • Potential for addiction and misuse
  • Dangerously slow breathing (respiratory depression)
  • Risk for opioid overdose
  • Difficulty concentrating and extreme sleepiness
  • Drug interactions
  • Harm to newborn babies
  • Physical dependence and withdrawal
  • Low blood pressure
  • Low adrenal hormone levels
  • Seizures

Summary for Xtampza ER

Prescription only

Xtampza ER is an extended-release form of oxycodone and it's an opioid medication. It's used in adults to treat long-term pain that isn't relieved by non-opioid pain medications. Xtampza ER (oxycodone) is a capsule that's taken by mouth every 12 hours. Xtampza ER (oxycodone) is available as a brand-name medication only; there's no lower-cost generic yet. Common side effects include nausea, headache, and constipation. Xtampza ER (oxycodone) is a controlled substance because it has a warning for misuse and dependence.

Indications for Xtampza ER

Pros and Cons for Xtampza ER

Pros

  • Might help with long-term pain that's not completely relieved with non-opioid pain relievers
  • Continues to relieve pain for up to 12 hours after a dose
  • Can open the capsules and sprinkle contents onto soft food or into an empty cup for people who can't swallow capsules whole

Cons

  • Taken every 12 hours
  • Not meant to be used to treat sudden pain because it takes 1 hour to start working
  • Must slowly lower the dose to stop the medication after long-term use to avoid withdrawal symptoms

Common Side Effects for Xtampza ER

  • Nausea (17%)
  • Headache (14%)
  • Constipation (13%)
  • Sleepiness (9%)
  • Itching (7%)
  • Vomiting (6%)
  • Dizziness (6%)

Warnings for Xtampza ER

  • Potential for addiction and misuse
  • Dangerously slow breathing (respiratory depression)
  • Risk for opioid overdose
  • Difficulty concentrating and extreme sleepiness
  • Drug interactions
  • Harm to newborn babies
  • Physical dependence and withdrawal
  • Low blood pressure
  • Low adrenal hormone levels
  • Seizures

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Oxycodone ER60 tablets / 10mg
$60.26$226.69
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Xtampza ER60 capsules / 9mg
$414.76$589.07
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