What is OxyContin?
Oxycontin is the extended-release oxycodone tablets for oral administration. Oxycontin pills come in the strength of 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg of oxycodone hydrochloride with the inactive ingredients hypromellose, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol 400, titanium dioxide, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), and magnesium stearate among others.
Oxycontin pills are opioid analgesic recommended for the patients who do not get adequate relief from other opiates and non-opioids and need around the clock treatment. It acts on the brain to boost the GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid) neurotransmitters; thus, changing the way the body feels and responds to pain.

What is the use of OxyContin?

Buy Oxycontin online to treat severe acute and chronic pain. Oxycontin pills are useful for adults, and opioid-tolerant pediatric patients above ten years of age, who are already receiving and tolerate at least 20mg of oxycodone or any other opiate.

Limitations: The extended-release opioid formulations such as Oxycontin possess a high risk of addiction, abuse, and misuse, even at recommended doses. The overdose of Oxycontin pills can also lead to death. Strictly reserve the use in patients for whom alternative options such as non-opioid treatment, or immediate-release opioid analgesic, are inadequate, ineffective, or not tolerated by the patient.

Oxycontin pills are only for long term round the clock treatment. Do not use them as an as-needed treatment.

What is the dosage of OxyContin?

Purchase Oxycontin online only on prescription. Use the lowest effective Oxycontin dosage for the shortest duration to avoid dependency, addiction, and abuse. Individually set the dosage regime for each patient according to the intensity of pain, medical condition, prior treatment experience, response of the patient, and risk factors of addiction and abuse.

After the initiation of Oxycontin dosage, monitor the patient closely for respiratory depression within the first 24 to 72 hours of the therapy.

Swallow the Oxycontin pills as a whole, one at a time, with enough water. Do not lick, wet, or pre-soak the tablet. Do not crush, split, chew, or break the Oxycontin pills as it can lead to uncontrolled delivery of oxycodone, causing overdose and even death.
Non-Opioid Tolerant Adults: The initial dose for adults who are non-opioid tolerant is 10mg orally given every 12 hours. The use of a higher starting dose for non-opioid tolerant patients can cause life-threatening respiratory depression in the patients.

Conversion from Opioids to Oxycontin: If converting from immediate-release oxycodone formulation to Oxycontin dosage, change one half of the total daily dose of oral oxycodone to Oxycontin pills given every 12 hours.

Discontinue all the opioid medications before starting the Oxycontin dosage, if switching from other opioids to Oxycontin. Initiate the doses with 10mg orally given every 12 hours. Frequently titrate the doses and carefully observe the patient until pain management is stable with the Oxycontin dosage.

What are the side effects of OxyContin?

The severe side effects of the Oxycontin pills include:
Fatal respiratory depression
Life-threatening interactions with CNS (Central Nervous System) depressants and benzodiazepines
Withdrawal syndrome
Adrenal insufficiency
Acute hypotension
Severe seizures
Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
Gastrointestinal reactions
Addiction, abuse, and misuse.

What happens if you overdose OxyContin?

The manifestations of an acute Oxycontin overdose include:
Constricted or dilated pupils
Skeletal muscle flaccidity
Cold and clammy skin
Respiratory depression
Severe sleepiness leading to stupor or coma
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Pulmonary edema
Death
In case of an overdose, re-establish the airway and provide controlled ventilation, if required. Employ supportive measures for the management of circulatory shock or cardiac arrest. Take help from a medical health professional immediately. Take the overdosed patient to the hospital as soon as possible for further care and treatment.