This medication is used to treat severe pain. It belongs to a class of drug known as opioids.
There are different oxycodone preparations which are taken by mouth.
They include:
Oxycodone is sometimes given with another medication called Naloxone to reduce or prevent some of the side effects associated with it. This includes preparations such as Targin® prolonged release tablets.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose. Do not take more than told by your doctor.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Common side effects of oxycodone include:
If you experience any of the following, you should stop your medication and seek immediate medical attention.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Do not discard unwanted medication with household trash. Any unused/leftover/expired Oxycodone should be returned to the pharmacy for safe disposal.
Disclaimers
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on Jun 2022
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