Oxycodone 80 mg is an opioid and is also called a narcotic drug. It is used to manage chronic pain conditions that can be either moderate or extreme. Oxy 80 pill belongs to the narcotic analgesic drug class. It is a prescription-only drug.

Oxycodone drug’s immediate-release and extended-release formulations have received approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Immediate-release (IR) medication is approved for acute to extreme pain, while extended-release (ER) is approved for long-term or chronic opioid treatment. 80 mg of Oxycodone can take up to 60 minutes to work properly.

Oxycodone 80 is a Schedule II controlled substance drug. That shows it has potential for drug abuse and misuse, which can lead an individual to physical or psychological dependency.

Oxycodone 80 mg is manufactured by Purdue Pharma. It is a generic variant for several brand-name medications such as Oxaydo, OxyContin, RoxyBond, etc.

Mechanism of Oxycodone 80 mg Medicine:

The exact function of the Oxycodone drug’s analgesic action is not known yet. This medicine directly acts on the brain-stem respiratory centers which are located in the medulla and involved in the control of breathing. Oxycodone 80mg drug binds with mu-receptors in the central nervous system to block pain signals in the brain cells and effectively stimulate electrical activities to decrease pain.

Side Effects of Oxy 80 mg Drug:

• Fever
• Twitching
• Cough
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Trouble when urinating
• Fainting
• Vomiting
• Itching
• Seizures
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Increased heartbeat or heart rate

Precaution:

• As mentioned above Oxycodone 80 mg is a prescription-only drug. So, using it without medical supervision can cause overdose symptoms that can be fatal, especially in children.
• Consuming alcohol with Oxycodone can cause dangerous side effects that could be life-threatening for individuals.
• This medication may contain some inactive ingredients that can cause allergies or other related health problems.
• Do not forget to tell about your medical history while consulting with a doctor or during administration.