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Oxynorm is a pain reliever. It is used in adults and children over 12 years of age. It has an analgesic and calming effect. Find out more about how Oxynorm works.
Oxynorm – action
Oxynorm is a pain reliever. It acts on opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord and peripheral organs. Opioids contribute to an increase in prolactin levels and a decrease in cortisol and testosterone.
The active substance in this medicine is oxycodone, also known as oxytone hydrochloride. It has an analgesic and sedative effect.
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Oxynorm – indications
Oxynorm is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
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Oxynorm – contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients is a contraindication to the use of the drug. The drug should not be used without medical consultation. Additionally, the manufacturer lists the following cases when taking Oxynorm is not recommended:
- respiratory failure with hypoxia and / or hypercarbia, especially severe,
- obstructive pulmonary disease,
- heart disease caused by lung disease
- bronchial asthma,
- intestinal paralytic obstruction,
- breast-feeding.
Oxynorm – extreme caution
In some situations, the patient should be especially careful when taking the drug. Such cases are:
- old age,
- pulmonary dysfunction,
- kidney or liver disease
- myxedema
- Hypothyroidism,
- impaired function of the adrenal cortex,
- enlarged prostate gland with urination disorders,
- mental disorders resulting from intoxication,
- addiction to alcohol or opioids,
- inflammation of the pancreas,
- increased intracranial pressure, which is manifested by headache with nausea.
In a situation where a patient experiences any of the above-mentioned side effects, the drug should be discontinued.
Oxynorm – extreme caution
Abdominal pain and vomiting may occur when a patient suffers from paralytic ileus. Taking the drug.
Special care must be taken when the patient is to have surgery, especially in the abdominal cavity. The drug should not be taken 12-24 hours before and after surgery. When surgery is performed on the abdomen, the drug should only be used after the doctor has confirmed that the intestines are working properly.
Overdosing on the maximum daily dose may lead to fainting. Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to respiratory depression, i.e. slowing down breathing even to the point of stopping it.
Hypertension may occur in opioid-sensitive individuals. In such cases, the drug should be taken in small doses.
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Oxynorm – use in children
So far, not enough studies have been carried out to confirm the safety of the drug in children under 12 years of age. Therefore, until this age, you should not take the drug.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.