Oxycodone 60 mg drug (m 60 pill) is an opioid analgesic that is used to manage pain. The U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved an extended-release form of Oxycodone 60 mg drug. Pill M 60 is used for treating moderate to serious pain (acute or chronic). The pain may be caused after a severe injury, an operation, and pain which is related to cancer.

Oxycodone is an active ingredient and generic form of OxyContin. This is a prescribed drug and a healthcare expert will administer its dosage after examining the patient’s condition.

When other medications are not sufficient to manage pain, then this drug requires 24 hours/day or continuous long-term treatment for pain management.

Effectiveness of Oxycodone 60 mg Medicine

60 mg Oxy is a semi-synthetic opioid that has an affinity to bind with a mu-receptor in the Central Nervous System (CNS) or the brain that inhibits adenylyl-cyclase. This decreases excitability and also reduces the stress that is caused by the pain.

Dosage Strength of Oxycodone 60 mg Drug

It is available in different forms of dosages such as:-

• Immediate-release drug- 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg and 30 mg
• Extended-release medicine- 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg and 80 mg

It is also available in intramuscular forms.

Side Effects of 60 mg Oxy

• Common side effects: Constipation, red eyes, drowsiness, confusion, nausea, cold sweats etc.
• Severe Side Effects: Feeling very tired, trouble breathing, seizures, shivering, muscle stiffness, abdominal pain, swelling in arms, hands, and face, burning or prickling while urinating, etc.

Precautions On M 60 Pill:

• You should inform your doctor if you have some health issues like serious asthma, blockages in the intestine, and if you are hypersensitive to Oxycodone.
• This medication should be swallowed whole without breaking and dissolving in water.
• Do not mix this medicine with alcohol because it may make you feel more dizzy.
• While taking Oxycodone 60mg medication, other drugs should be avoided due to drug interactions.
• It causes constipation, so you should drink plenty of water.
• You should talk to your doctor before taking this medicine because it may contain inactive ingredients which might cause allergies.