OxyContin OC 40 mg is a potent opioid drug that can be used for relieving several types of pain-related health conditions. Most people suffer from pain such as pain occurring in patients after surgery, operations, and other chronic pains, using this yellow OC 40 pill.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the original formulation of OxyContin in 1985. Its generic name is Oxycodone, and it belongs to the narcotic drug class. Patients older than 18 years can take this medicine as per the doctor’s recommendation.

Function of Oxy OC 40 Pill

OC 40 mg OxyContin medicine is only available through a doctor’s or healthcare expert’s prescription. This drug may cause low sodium levels in the blood called hyponatremia1,529. This medicine works by changing certain chemicals in the central nervous system of the brain and spinal cord. It helps to prevent several pains like pain occurring due to cancer, after operations and surgery, etc.

Side Effects of OxyContin OC 40 mg

The mild to severe adverse effects of this drug are mentioned below:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Severe stomach pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fainting
• Seizure
• Difficulty in breathing
• Difficulty waking up
• Sighing
• Weak pulse
• Light-headedness
• Convulsions
• Loss of appetite
• Worsening tiredness
• Agitation
• Hallucinations
• Fever
• Shivering

Precautions

• If you stop consuming OxyContin medicine suddenly, then it may cause serious side effects like rash, itching, swelling in the face, etc.
• This medication is not recommended for children less than 18 years old.
• If you are taking OxyContin OC 40 mg with other drugs, it may slow your breathing and can cause fatal effects or even death.
• Before taking this medication, talk to your doctor if you have any other allergies.
• Healthcare experts do not recommend this medicine to women during pregnancy.