News about OxyContin (Drug), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

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Oxycodone, sold under various brand names such as Roxicodone and OxyContin (which is the extended release form), is a strong, semi-synthetic opioid used medically for treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is highly addictive and a commonly abused drug. It is usually taken by mouth, and is available in immediate-release and controlled-release formulations. Onset of pain relief typically begins within fifteen minutes and lasts for up to six hours with the immediate-release formulation. In the United Kingdom, it is available by injection. Combination products are also available with paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen, naloxone, naltrexone, and aspirin.Common side effects include euphoria, constipation, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, drowsiness, dizziness, itching, dry mouth, and sweating. Severe side effects may include addiction and dependence, substance abuse, irritability, depression or mania, delirium, hallucinations, hypoventilation, gastroparesis, bradycardia, and hypotension. Those allergic to codeine may also be allergic to oxycodone. Use of oxycodone in early pregnancy appears relatively safe. Opioid withdrawal...

Ang oksikodona (Ingles: oxycodone), na ibinebenta sa ilalim ng iba't ibang ngalang-pangkalakal gaya ng OxyContin (na isang pinahabang release form), ay isang semi-synthetic na opioid na ginagamit na medikal para sa paggamot ng katamtaman hanggang matinding sakit. Ito ay lubos na nakakahumaling at isang karaniwang inaabusong gamot. Ito ay kadalasang kinukuha sa pamamagitan ng bibig, at magagamit sa agarang-paglalabas at kontroladong-paglalabas na mga formula. Ang pagsisimula ng pag-alis ng pananakit ay karaniwang nagsisimula sa loob ng labinlimang minuto at tumatagal ng hanggang anim na oras kasama ang agarang-release formulation. Sa Reyna Unido, ito ay magagamit sa pamamagitan ng iniksyon. Available din ang mga kumbinasyong produkto na may paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen, naloxone, naltrexone, at aspirin. Kasama sa mga karaniwang pangalawang epekto ang euphoria, constipation, pagduduwal, pagsusuka, pagkawala ng gana, antok, pagkahilo, pangangati, tuyong bibig, at pagpapawis. Maaaring kabilang din sa mga pangalawang epekto ang adiksyon at dependence, pag-abuso sa substance, pagkamayamutin, depresyon o mania, delirium, gun-guni, hypoventilation...