Oxyfast
Generic name:oxycodone [ ox-i-KOE-done ]
Brand names: Oxaydo, OxyCONTIN, Oxyfast, OxyIR, Roxicodone, Xtampza ER
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
What is Oxyfast?
Oxyfast is an opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain.
The extended-release form of oxycodone is for around-the-clock treatment of pain and should not be used on an as-needed basis for pain.
Oxyfast may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Oxyfast if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems; or
a blockage in your stomach or intestines.
You should not use Oxyfast unless you are already using a similar opioid medicine and are tolerant to it.
Most brands of oxycodone are not approved for use in people under 18. OxyContin should not be given to a child younger than 11 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
breathing problems, sleep apnea;
a head injury, or seizures;
drug or alcohol addiction, or mental illness;
liver or kidney disease;
urination problems; or
problems with your gallbladder, pancreas, or thyroid.
If you use opioid medicine while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on opioids may need medical treatment for several weeks.
Ask a doctor before using opioid medicine if you are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you notice severe drowsiness or slow breathing in the nursing baby.
How should I use Oxyfast?
Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Never use Oxyfast in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to take more of Oxyfast.
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