WHO(World Health Organization) enlisted oxycodone constituent drugs as an essential remedy for moderate to severe pain relief. Belonging to opioid medicines, oxycodone 60 mg is used as a pain reliever drug. it is main ingredient is oxycodone which is a semi-synthetic opiod. This semi-synthetic opioid is, derived from thebaine, a natural alkaloid extracted from poppy seed resin that is papver somniferum.
This drug is of the opioid agonist class. Euphoria, anxiolysis, respiratory depression, and analgesia are some other pharmacological effects of opioid agonists.
These are Prolonged released tablets which means they metabolize at a slower pace and activate μ opioid receptor MOR. It is absorbed directly into the bloodstream and works by binding to opioid receptors present in the lungs, heart, reproductive system, and brain. Then, it alters the pain perception and eroding sensation. It also produces a sense of well-being and calmness and impacts the limbic system as well producing a euphoric feeling. The binding of oxycodone with μ opioid receptor releases g- protein complex that inhibits the neurotransmitter release.
Doctors prescribe oxycodone 60 mg extended-release/prolonged-release medicine for pain relief, if and only if non-opioid medicines are not sufficient. It is prescribed only when non-opioid medicines are not showing any signs of improvement in patient health. As the FDA approved it, children in the United States can be prescribed with oxycodone 60 mg in case of severe pain.
Oxycodone 60 mg is prescribed after a trial of non-opioid medicines. If other alternatives are not efficient then this pill is prescribed. Thus, there are some precautions to be remembered in mind while consuming it. These are as follows:
Having a semi-synthetic substance of the opioid category makes oxycodone 60 mg cautiously consumed medicine. There are some common, uncommon, and rare side effects associated with oxycodone 60 mg. Time decreases the intensity of the side while severity tends to increase simultaneously. These are as mentioned below:
Respiratory troubles, physical dependency, and sleep apnoea are severe side effects. Physical and psychological dependency results in an addiction disorder and may be subject to criminal diversion.
The severity of withdrawal symptoms depends on the intake amount of oxycodone 60 mg doses. Higher than prescribed or required consumption and overdose/abuse of pills make the patient more vulnerable to the severity of withdrawal symptoms.
The Symptoms of withdrawal include:
This pill is used for the purpose of relaxation and sedative effects. But taking or consuming this pill with other agonists and antagonist analgesics can have interaction based on different ingredients. The high amount (60 mg) of hydrochloride salt elevates the reactivity of the oxycodone 60 mg pill. severity and intensity of interaction are varied in accordance with class and type of other medicines.
Although Oxycodone pills are popular amongst medical practitioners and chronic pain patients. These pills come with some warnings:
Yes, a prescription for Oxycodone 60 mg pill is mandatory. This medicine has a high probability of misuse and procreational usage.
Oxycodone, the main salt component, is detectable till 3-4 days after the last dose consumption through saliva and urine.
This pill has a relief life of 10-12 hours as it is a controlled-release dose.