Oxycorion Depot
Oxycorion Depot is a strong opioid painkiller used to treat severe pain that can only be controlled by opioids in adults and young people aged 12 and above.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and young people aged 12 and over, the usual starting dose is 10 mg every 12 hours. Your doctor may start with 5 mg to lessen side effects and will adjust the dose for your pain.
Method
Swallow the prolonged-release tablet whole with half a glass of water, with or without food. Take your dose in the morning and evening at the same time (e.g., 8 AM and 8 PM). Do not chew, break, or crush the tablet, as this can release too much medicine at once and be dangerous.
For non-cancer pain, the usual maximum daily dose is 40 mg, though higher doses may be needed. For cancer pain, doses are usually 80-120 mg, and in some cases, can be increased up to 400 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
- •Feeling sleepy, dizzy, or having a headache.
- •Constipation, feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, or stomach pain.
- •Itching or sweating a lot.
- •Feeling very tired or weak.
- •Allergic reactions like skin rash or swelling.
- •Feeling confused, seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations).
- •Very slow or shallow breathing.
- •Seizures (fits) or sudden muscle spasms.
- •Slow heart rate or low blood pressure.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to oxycodone or any other ingredient in it.
- Do not take if you have severe breathing problems, severe lung disease (COPD), or acute severe asthma.
- Do not take if you have a certain type of bowel blockage or severe stomach pain.
- This medicine contains an opioid, which can cause addiction. There is a risk of physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms if you stop suddenly.
- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as it can increase side effects and be very dangerous.
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- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it can harm the baby.
- Contact a doctor right away if your breathing becomes very slow or weak, as this can be life-threatening.