Targiniq ER (oxycodone / naloxone) is a combination medication used to treat pain when non-opioid medications don't provide enough relief. It's no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.
Targiniq ER (oxycodone / naloxone) is made up of two medications. Oxycodone is an opioid medication that binds (attaches) to mu-opioid receptors in your brain to lower your response to pain. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks opioid receptors in your brain. The naloxone component is used to help prevent medication abuse. It blocks the pleasurable effects that occur when people abuse the medication through means other than swallowing it whole (e.g., self-injection, crushed tablet), but also causes bothersome effects when this is done.
No, Targiniq ER (oxycodone / naloxone) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why this medication has been discontinued.
There are some non-medication options to help with pain. These alternatives include physical therapy, massage, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Ask your provider about non-medication options or other pain medications that might be right for you.