OxyContin Oxycodone OP 20 mg 100 tablets

Attention Dispenser: Accompanying Medication Guide must be provided to the patient upon dispensing.

NDC 59011-420-10

OxyContin®
(oxycodone hydrochloride)
extended-release tablets

20 mg

100 Tablets  Rx Only

Usual Dosage: Read accompanying prescribing information.
Swallow tablets whole. Do not cut, break, crush, or dissolve.

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container.
Store at 15°–30°C (59°–86°F).
[See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]

Purdue Pharma L.P.
Stamford, CT 06901-3431
302979-0F

(Barcode: 3 59011 42010 9)

Pink OxyContin OP 20mg tablets is a brand name for a prescription medication containing the opioid analgesic oxycodone hydrochloride. The OP designation indicates that it is a controlled-release (extended-release) formulation with an abuse-deterrent feature, meaning the tablet is designed to be difficult to crush, dissolve, or inject. The 20mg strength is used for the management of moderate to severe pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock opioid treatment for an extended period and is not effectively managed by other means. Buy OxyContin Oxycodone OP 20mg tablets for cancer pain from tabletspharmacy.com and safe from fraud.

OxyContin Side Effects

As an opioid, OxyContin carries a significant risk of side effects, including the critical risks of addiction, abuse, misuse, and life-threatening respiratory depression (slowed or stopped breathing). The controlled-release mechanism is intended to prevent the rapid release of a potentially fatal dose, but the risk remains high, especially if the tablet is manipulated.

Common Side Effects (similar to other opioids):

• Constipation 

• Nausea and Vomiting

• Respiratory Depression: The most dangerous risk, potentially leading to death, especially in non-opioid-tolerant patients or if the drug is misused.

• Physical Dependence and Withdrawal: The body becomes dependent on the drug, and abrupt cessation will lead to withdrawal symptoms (agitation, muscle pain, anxiety, etc.).

• Overdose: Symptoms include extreme sleepiness, pinpoint pupils, cold/clammy skin, and loss of consciousness.

OxyNorm vs OxyContin

Both OxyContin and OxyNorm contain the active ingredient oxycodone, but they differ in their pharmaceutical formulation and release profile:

Feature OxyContin (Controlled-Release / Modified-Release) OxyNorm (Immediate-Release) ReleaseDesigned to release oxycodone slowly and continuously, typically over 12 hours.Releases oxycodone quickly, providing rapid pain relief.UseFor sustained, around-the-clock management of chronic pain. Used for breakthrough pain (acute, intense pain episodes) or for initial titration/dose finding. Dosing Usually taken every 12 hours.Usually taken every 4 to 6 hours. FormTablet (OP-formulation has abuse-deterrent properties).Often available as capsules or liquid solution.

OxyContin Family

The Sackler family were the owners of Purdue Pharma, the company that developed and marketed OxyContin.

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