Oxycontin: It’s Usage And Side Effects.

There are various other brand names that manufactures painkillers for chronic pain. Oxycontin is one of those leading drug manufacturer brands that develops extended formula versions of Oxycodone. 

What Is Oxycontin? What Are Its Uses?

Oxycontin, a brand that develops extended oxycodone formulation painkiller drugs, treats chronic pain such as nerve pain, osteoarthritis, cancer related pain, and pain from surgeries, etc. The main active ingredient that this drug contains, is oxycodone which targets and works on the central nervous system. It alters perception to respond to pain and treats severe pain.

Common side-effects:

There are various side effects but some major common ones are:

• Dizziness 
• Nausea 
• Constipation 
• Itching 
• Dry mouth 
• Headache 
• Sweating 
• Drowsiness etc.

Controversy Related To Oxycontin 

There are controversies around the brand Oxycontin about its role in the United States. The misleading aggressive marketing done by the manufacturer. A renowned Pharmaceutical company claimed oxycontin to be less harmful, addictive as compared to other opioid. This made Oxycontin one of the most prescribed painkillers doctors prescribe most frequently. It was one of the most misused opioid drugs. This claim was later found to be false. Until then people already suffered health issues. Later legal consequences faced by the Pharma company lead to the decline of this powerful medicine. 

FDA Guidelines 

FDA issues a list of guidelines that are important to keep in mind before consuming oxycontin:

• It should be generally used when necessary. It’s an opioid based painkiller thus has a higher risk of addiction.
• It comes with black box warning that is under most dangerous drugs.
• Do not consume alcohol along with it.
• FDA stresses on individual dosage, regular reassessment and routine checkup.
• Do not take this medicine without a doctor’s prescription.
• Do not consume higher dosage.

Conclusion 

Chronic pain if left untreated can become intolerable. Use of this drug is generally recommended in such cases. A strong opioid can harm one’s health thus avoided, if not needed. One can also opt for non-opioid alternatives. Do not Overdose.