Oxycodone Orifarm
Oxycodone Orifarm is a strong opioid painkiller used to treat severe pain in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older when other pain relief medicines have not worked.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you how much to take. For adults and adolescents (12 years and older) who haven't taken strong painkillers before, the usual starting dose is 5 mg of oxycodone every 6 hours. This means 5 ml of the 1 mg/ml solution or 0.5 ml of the 10 mg/ml solution.
Method
Use the special syringe that comes in the package. First, insert the adapter into the bottle neck. Then, push the syringe firmly into the adapter. Turn the bottle upside down to fill the syringe by gently pulling the plunger down to your correct dose mark. Turn the bottle upright, remove the syringe, place the tip in your mouth, and gently push the plunger to release the liquid and swallow. Wash the syringe with water after use.
Your doctor will decide your maximum daily dose and how to divide it throughout the day. Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Constipation
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Itching
- •Loss of appetite
- •Anxiety
- •Confusion
- •Depression
- •Insomnia (sleep disturbances)
- •Nervousness
- •Abnormal thoughts
- •Tremor
- •Lethargy (fatigue)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Dry mouth
- •Stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Digestive problems
- •Rash
- •Increased sweating
- •Weakness
- •Tiredness
- •Severe allergic reactions
- •Aggression
- •Increased pain sensitivity
- •Sleep apnea (repeated breathing pauses during sleep)
- •Tooth decay
- •Blockage in the bile ducts
- •Severe stomach pain from gallstones
- •Missed periods
- •Severe withdrawal symptoms in newborns (if used during pregnancy, symptoms include irritability, hyperactivity, abnormal sleep, high-pitched crying, tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, and poor weight gain)
- •Problem with the bowel sphincter causing severe upper abdominal pain
- •Hypersensitivity
- •Dehydration
- •Restlessness
- •Mood changes
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Feeling unusually happy (euphoria)
- •Hallucinations
- •Drug dependence
- •Memory loss
- •Seizures
- •Reduced pain or touch sensation
- •Muscle twitching
- •High blood pressure
- •Speech problems
- •Fainting
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Taste disturbance
- •Small pupils
- •Vision problems
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Palpitations (abnormal heart rhythm)
- •Widening of blood vessels
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Gas
- •Heartburn (acid reflux)
- •Slowed bowel movements (ileus)
- •Increased liver enzymes (seen in blood tests)
- •Dry skin
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Chills
- •General unwell feeling
- •Swelling in hands, ankles, or feet (edema)
- •Withdrawal symptoms
- •Drug tolerance
- •Thirst
- •Low blood pressure
- •Dizziness or fainting when standing up (orthostatic hypotension)
- •Hives
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to oxycodone or any other ingredients.
- Do not use if you have severe breathing problems (like very slow or weak breathing, severe asthma, or chronic lung disease).
- Do not use if you have a condition where your bowels stop moving (paralytic ileus), causing severe stomach pain.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver, kidney, or lung problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or addiction to painkillers.
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- Tell your doctor if you have sleep apnea, as this medicine can make it worse.
- Do not use if you are taking or have recently taken (within 2 weeks) MAO inhibitors for depression or Parkinson's disease.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. Increases the risk of confusion and falling. Need for laxative is often necessary. Consider potential interactions. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 24.3.2025)