Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
capsule, immediate-release: Schedule II
- 5mg
tablet, immediate-release: Schedule II
- 5mg
- 10mg
- 15mg
- 20mg
- 30mg
abuse deterrent tablet, immediate-release (Oxaydo): Schedule II
- 5mg
- 7.5mg
- Discourages intranasal abuse
abuse deterrent tablet, immediate-release (RoxyBond): Schedule II
- 5mg
- 7.5mg
- Creates viscous material if mixed with liquid that does not pass through a needle
abuse deterrent tablet, controlled-release (OxyContin): Schedule II
- 10mg
- 15mg
- 20mg
- 30mg
- 40mg
- 60mg
- 80mg
abuse deterrent capsule, controlled-release (Xtampza ER): Schedule II
- 9mg (equivalent to 10 mg oxycodone HCl)
- 13.5mg (equivalent to 15 mg oxycodone HCl)
- 18mg (equivalent to 20 mg oxycodone HCl)
- 27mg (equivalent to 30 mg oxycodone HCl)
- 36mg (equivalent to 40 mg oxycodone HCl)
- Abuse-deterrent capsule utilizing DETERx technology platform to maintain its extended-release profile after being subjected to common methods of tampering
oral concentrate: Schedule II
- 20mg/mL
oral solution: Schedule II
- 5mg/5mL
Moderate-to-Severe Pain
Immediate-release
- Opioid-tolerant:: 10-30 mg PO q4-6hr
- Opioid-naïve (initial dose): 5-15 mg PO q4-6hr
Chronic Severe Pain
Controlled-release products (eg, OxyContin, Xtampza ER) are indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate
Also see Administration
Initial dosing
-
OxyContin
- Opioid-naïve patients: 10 mg PO q12hr initially; titrate gradually every 1-2 days, increasing by 25-50% increments, with q12hr dosing interval maintained
- A single dose >40 mg ER or total dose >80 mg ER are for use only in opioid-tolerant patients
-
Xtampza ER
- Opioid-naïve patients: 9 mg PO q12hr with food
Dosage Modifications
Coadministration with other CNS depressants: Initiate long-acting oxycodone with one-third to one-half the recommended starting dose; monitor for signs of respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension
Conversion from other opioids to OxyContin
- Provide immediate-release opioids for breakthrough pain
- Monitor patient closely for adverse effects or breakthrough pain during conversion and for several days following
- Also see Medscape reference topic - Opioid Equivalents
-
Conversion from other oral oxycodone formulations
- Conversion from other oral oxycodone formulations: Administer one-half of the patient's total daily PO oxycodone dose as q12hr
- Conversion from fentanyl transdermal: Wait 18 hr after patch removed, then initiate conservative dose of ~10 mg q12hr oxycodone controlled-release for each 25 mcg/hr fentanyl transdermal patch
-
Conversion from fentanyl transdermal
- Wait 18 hr after patch removed, then initiate conservative dose of ~10 mg q12hr oxycodone controlled-release for each 25 mcg/hr fentanyl transdermal patch
Conversion from other opioids to Xtampza ER
-
Conversion from other oral oxycodone formulations
- Administer one-half of the patient's total daily PO oxycodone dose as q12hr with food
- Because Xtampza ER is not bioequivalent to other oxycodone extended-release products
- Monitor patients for possible dosage adjustment
-
Conversion from other opioids
- Discontinue all other around-the clock opioid drugs
- There are no established conversion ratios for conversion from other opioids to Xtampza ER defined by clinical trials
- Initiate dosing using 9 mg PO q12hr with food and provide immediate-release rescue medication while stabilizing patient on Xtampza ER
-
Conversion from methadone
- Close monitoring is of particular importance when converting from methadone to other opioid agonists; the ratio between methadone and other opioid agonists may vary widely as a function of previous dose exposure and methadone has a long half-life and can accumulate in the plasma
-
Conversion from fentanyl transdermal
- 18 hr following the removal of the transdermal fentanyl patch, initiate Xtampza ER; there has been no systematic assessment of such conversion, a conservative oxycodone dose, ~9 mg (equivalent to 10 mg oxycodone HCl) q12hr should be initially substituted for each 25 mcg/hr fentanyl transdermal patch
Renal impairment
- CrCl <60 mL/min: Serum concentration may increase by 50%; adjust dosage to response
Hepatic impairment
- Reduce dosage in liver disease; decrease dosage of extended-release form to 1/3 or 1/2 of usual starting dosage; titrate to response
- Alternative analgesics are recommended for patients who require a dose of Xtampza ER <9 mg
Dosing Considerations
Access to naloxone for opioid overdose
- Assess need for naloxone upon initiating and renewing treatment
-
Consider prescribing naloxone
- Based on patient’s risk factors for overdose (eg, concomitant use of CNS depressants, a history of opioid use disorder, prior opioid overdose); presence of risk factors should not prevent proper pain management
- Household members (including children) or other close contacts at risk for accidental ingestion or overdose
-
Consult patients and caregivers on the following:
- Availability of naloxone for emergency treatment of opioid overdose
- Ways differ on how to obtain naloxone as permitted by individual state dispensing and prescribing requirements or guidelines (eg, by prescription, directly from a pharmacist, as part of a community-based program)
Discontinuation
- Use a gradual downward titration of the dosage to avoid signs and symptoms of withdrawal in the physically-dependent patient
- Do not abruptly discontinue Xtampza ER
Opioid-tolerant definition
- Use of higher starting doses in patients who are not opioid tolerant may cause fatal respiratory depression
- Patients who are opioid tolerant are those receiving, for 1 week or longer, at least 60 mg/day PO morphine, 25 mcg/hr transdermal fentanyl, 30 mg/day PO oxycodone, 8 mg/day PO hydromorphone, 25 mg/day PO oxymorphone, or an equianalgesic dose of another opioid
Limitations of use
- Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended doses, and because of the greater risks of overdose and death with extended-release opioid formulations, reserve for patients whom alternative treatment options (eg, nonopioid analgesics or immediate-release opioids) are ineffective, not tolerated, or would be otherwise inadequate to provide sufficient management of pain
- Long-acting opioids are not indicated as a PRN analgesic
Dosage Forms & Strengths
tablet, immediate release: Schedule II
- 5mg
- 10mg
- 15mg
- 20mg
- 30mg
capsule, immediate-release: Schedule II
- 5mg
oral concentrate: Schedule II
- 20mg/mL
oral solution: Schedule II
- 5mg/5mL
abuse deterrent tablet, controlled-release (OxyContin): Schedule II
- 10mg
- 15mg
- 20mg
- 30mg
- 40mg
- 60mg
- 80mg
Moderate-to-Severe Pain
Immediate-release: 0.05-0.15 mg/kg PO q4-6hr PRN
Chronic Severe Pain
Controlled-release (ie, OxyContin) is indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate in opioid-tolerant pediatric patients aged ≥11 yr who are already receiving and tolerate a minimum daily opioid dose of at least 20 mg oxycodone orally or its equivalent
Note: Xtampza ER is not approved for children or adolescents younger than 18 yr
Initial dose
- Dosing information is only for children ≥11 yr who are already receiving and tolerating opioids for at least 5 consecutive days, and for the 2 days immediately preceding dosing with OxyContin, patients must be taking a minimum of 20 mg/day of oxycodone or its equivalent
- Not appropriate for use in pediatric patients requiring <20 mg/day
- Discontinue all other around-the-clock opioid drugs when OxyContin is initiated
- Also see Administration
Converting to OxyContin in children ≥11 yr
- Although tables of oral and parenteral equivalents are readily available, there is substantial interpatient variability in the relative potency of different opioid drugs and formulations
- As such, it is preferable to underestimate a patient’s 24-hr oral oxycodone requirements and provide rescue medication (eg, immediate-release opioid) than to overestimate the 24-hr oral oxycodone requirements and manage adverse effects
Conversion factors of prior opioid
- Oxycodone PO: 1
- Hydrocodone PO: 0.9
- Hydromorphone PO: 4
- Hydromorphone parenteral: 20
- Morphine PO: 0.5
- Morphine parenteral: 3
- Tramadol PO 0.17
- Tramadol parenteral: 0.2
- NOTE: For patients receiving high-dose parenteral opioids, a more conservative conversion is warranted; for example, for high-dose parenteral morphine, use 1.5 instead of 3 as a multiplication factor
Conversion steps to OxyContin
- Use the conversions listed above
Step 1 – calculate daily opioid dose(s)
- Pediatric patients taking a single opioid: Add the current total daily dosage of the opioid and then multiply the total daily dosage by the approximate conversion factor to calculate the estimated OxyContin daily dose
- Pediatric patients on a regimen of >1 opioid: Calculate the approximate oxycodone daily dose for each opioid and add the daily totals to obtain the approximate OxyContin dose/day
- Pediatric patients on a regimen of fixed-ratio opioid/nonopioid analgesic products: Use only the opioid component of these products in the conversion
Step 2 – round dose down
- If rounding is necessary, always round the dosage down to the nearest tablet strength available and initiate OxyContin therapy with that dose
- If the calculated oxycodone daily dosage is <20 mg, there is no safe strength for conversion and do not initiate
- Example: Conversion from a single opioid (eg, hydrocodone) to OxyContin; using the conversion factor of 0.9 for oral hydrocodone, a total daily hydrocodone dosage of 50 mg is converted to 45 mg/day of oxycodone or 22.5 mg q12hr of OxyContin
- After rounding down to the nearest strength available, the recommended OxyContin starting dosage is 20 mg q12hr
Step 3 – closely observe and titrate
- Following conversion, observation and titration are warranted until pain management is stable
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal or for signs of oversedation/toxicity
OxyContin titration and maintenance
- Individually titrate to a dosage that provides adequate analgesia and minimizes adverse reactions
- Continually re-evaluate pain control, signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal, and adverse reactions, as well as monitoring for the development of addiction, abuse and misuse
- If breakthrough pain occurs, may require a dosage increase of OxyContin or a short-acting rescue analgesic
- If the level of pain increases after dose stabilization, attempt to identify the source of increased pain before increasing the OxyContin
- Because steady-state plasma concentrations are approximated in 1 day, may adjust OxyContin dose every 1-2 days
- As a guideline for children ≥11 yr, the total daily oxycodone dosage usually can be increased by 25% of the current total daily dosage
Dosage Modifications
Coadministration with other CNS depressants: Initiate OxyContin with one-third to one-half the recommended starting dose; monitor for signs of respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension
Dosing Considerations
Long-acting or controlled-release oxycodone is not indicated for PRN analgesic dosing
Reduce starting dose to one-third to one-half of usual starting dosage; titrate cautiously
Interactions
Interaction Checker
No Results

Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor

Contraindicated (1)
- alvimopan
alvimopan, oxycodone. receptor binding competition. Contraindicated. Alvimopan is contraindicated in opioid tolerant patients (ie, those who have taken therapeutic doses of opioids for >7 consecutive days immediately prior to taking alvimopan). Patients recently exposed to opioids are expected to be more sensitive to the effects of alvimopan and therefore may experience abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. No significant interaction is expected with concurrent use of opioid analgesics and alvimopan in patients who received opioid analgesics for 7 or fewer consecutive days prior to alvimopan.
Serious - Use Alternative (83)
- acrivastine
acrivastine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- amisulpride
amisulpride and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- amobarbital
amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- apalutamide
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.
- artemether/lumefantrine
artemether/lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- asenapine
asenapine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- asenapine transdermal
asenapine transdermal and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- atazanavir
atazanavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- avapritinib
avapritinib and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen
benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate - bremelanotide
bremelanotide will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and potentially reduces the rate and extent of absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. Avoid use when taking any oral drug that is dependent on threshold concentrations for efficacy. Interactions listed are representative examples and do not include all possible clinical examples.
- brexpiprazole
brexpiprazole and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- brimonidine
brimonidine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- brivaracetam
brivaracetam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- buprenorphine
buprenorphine, oxycodone. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Mixed opiate agonist/antagonists usually produce additive sedation with narcotics; however, in narcotic addicted pts., the antagonist activity may provoke withdrawal Sx.
- buprenorphine buccal
buprenorphine buccal, oxycodone. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Mixed opiate agonist/antagonists usually produce additive sedation with narcotics; however, in narcotic addicted pts., the antagonist activity may provoke withdrawal Sx.
- buprenorphine subdermal implant
buprenorphine subdermal implant and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- buprenorphine transdermal
buprenorphine transdermal and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- buprenorphine, long-acting injection
buprenorphine, long-acting injection and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate
- butorphanol
butorphanol, oxycodone. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Mixed opiate agonist/antagonists usually produce additive sedation with narcotics; however, in narcotic addicted pts., the antagonist activity may provoke withdrawal Sx.
- calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates
oxycodone, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- cimetidine
cimetidine increases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- clarithromycin
clarithromycin increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- clonidine
clonidine, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration enhances CNS depressant effects.
- conivaptan
conivaptan increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- diazepam intranasal
diazepam intranasal, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- eluxadoline
oxycodone, eluxadoline. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with other drugs that cause constipation. Increases risk for constipation related serious adverse reactions. .
- eszopiclone
eszopiclone and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive CNS depression may lead to hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, or coma
- fentanyl
fentanyl, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
- fentanyl intranasal
fentanyl intranasal, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
- fentanyl transdermal
fentanyl transdermal, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
- fentanyl transmucosal
fentanyl transmucosal, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
- fexinidazole
fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
- fluoxetine
oxycodone will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Opioids may enhance the serotonergic effects of SSRIs and increase risk for serotonergic syndrome
- fosamprenavir
fosamprenavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors .
- grapefruit
grapefruit will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- hydrocodone
hydrocodone, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- idelalisib
idelalisib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates
- imatinib
imatinib increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- indinavir
indinavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- isocarboxazid
isocarboxazid increases toxicity of oxycodone by unknown mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of hypotension, hyperpyrexia, somnolence, or death; separate by 14 d.
- isoniazid
isoniazid increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- ivosidenib
ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.
- larotrectinib
larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- linezolid
linezolid increases toxicity of oxycodone by unknown mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of hypotension, hyperpyrexia, somnolence, or death; separate by 14 d.
- lopinavir
lopinavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- lumefantrine
lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- methylene blue
methylene blue and oxycodone both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If drug combination must be administered, monitor for evidence of serotonergic or opioid-related toxicities
- metoclopramide intranasal
oxycodone, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.
- nalbuphine
nalbuphine, oxycodone. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Mixed opiate agonist/antagonists usually produce additive sedation with narcotics; however, in narcotic addicted pts., the antagonist activity may provoke withdrawal Sx.
- nefazodone
nefazodone increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- nelfinavir
nelfinavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- nicardipine
nicardipine increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- olopatadine intranasal
oxycodone and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.
- ozanimod
ozanimod and oxycodone both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because the active metabolite of ozanimod inhibits MAO-B in vitro, there is a potential for serious adverse reactions, including hypertensive crisis. Therefore, coadministration of ozanimod with drugs that can increase norepinephrine or serotonin is not recommended. Monitor for hypertension with concomitant use.
- paroxetine
paroxetine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- pentazocine
pentazocine, oxycodone. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Mixed opiate agonist/antagonists usually produce additive sedation with narcotics; however, in narcotic addicted pts., the antagonist activity may provoke withdrawal Sx.
- phenelzine
phenelzine increases toxicity of oxycodone by unknown mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of hypotension, hyperpyrexia, somnolence, or death; separate by 14 d.
- posaconazole
posaconazole increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- prasugrel
oxycodone will decrease the level or effect of prasugrel by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Co-administration of opioid agonists delay and reduce absorption of prasugrel and its active metabolite presumably by slowing gastric emptying; consider the use of a parenteral anti-platelet agent in acute coronary syndrome patients requiring co-administration of opioid agonists
- procarbazine
procarbazine increases toxicity of oxycodone by unknown mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. MAOIs may potentiate CNS depression and hypotension. Do not use within 14 days of MAOI use. .
- quinidine
quinidine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
quinidine increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. - ramelteon
ramelteon and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive CNS depression may lead to hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, or coma
- rasagiline
rasagiline increases toxicity of oxycodone by unknown mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May cause additive CNS depression, drowsiness, dizziness or hypotension, so use with MAOIs should be cautious; lower initial dosages of the analgesic are recommended followed by careful titration. Avoid combination within 14 days of MAOI use.
- ritonavir
ritonavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
ritonavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. - saquinavir
saquinavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- secobarbital
secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May also enhance CNS depressant effect of oxycodone
- selegiline transdermal
selegiline transdermal increases toxicity of oxycodone by unknown mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of hypotension, hyperpyrexia, somnolence, or death.
- selinexor
selinexor, oxycodone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.
- sodium oxybate
oxycodone, sodium oxybate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- sufentanil SL
sufentanil SL, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- suvorexant
suvorexant and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive CNS depression may lead to hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, or coma
- tasimelteon
tasimelteon and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive CNS depression may lead to hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, or coma
- ticagrelor
oxycodone will decrease the level or effect of ticagrelor by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Co-administration of opioid agonists delay and reduce absorption of ticagrelor and its active metabolite presumably by slowing gastric emptying; consider the use of a parenteral anti-platelet agent in acute coronary syndrome patients requiring co-administration of opioid agonists
- tipranavir
tipranavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- tramadol
tramadol, oxycodone. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tramadol may reinitiate opiate dependence in pts. previously addicted to other opiates; it may also provoke withdrawal Sx. in pts. who are currently opiate dependent.
- tranylcypromine
tranylcypromine increases toxicity of oxycodone by unknown mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of hypotension, hyperpyrexia, somnolence, or death; separate by 14 d.
- tucatinib
tucatinib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.
- valerian
valerian and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- voriconazole
voriconazole increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- voxelotor
voxelotor will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.
- zaleplon
zaleplon and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive CNS depression may lead to hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, or coma
- zolpidem
zolpidem and oxycodone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive CNS depression may lead to hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, or coma
Monitor Closely (266)
- albuterol
oxycodone increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- alfentanil
alfentanil and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- alprazolam
alprazolam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amiodarone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amitriptyline
oxycodone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amobarbital
amobarbital and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amoxapine
oxycodone and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- apomorphine
oxycodone and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- arformoterol
oxycodone increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- aripiprazole
oxycodone and aripiprazole both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- armodafinil
oxycodone increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- asenapine
asenapine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- atracurium
oxycodone increases effects of atracurium by unspecified interaction mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oxycodone may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of true skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression.
- azelastine
azelastine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- baclofen
baclofen and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- belladonna and opium
belladonna and opium and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- benperidol
oxycodone and benperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- benzphetamine
oxycodone increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bosentan
bosentan decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- brexanolone
brexanolone, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- brompheniramine
brompheniramine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- buprenorphine
buprenorphine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- buprenorphine buccal
buprenorphine buccal and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- buprenorphine, long-acting injection
oxycodone increases toxicity of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants increases risk of adverse reactions including overdose, respiratory depression, and death. Cessation of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants is preferred in most cases. In some cases, monitoring at a higher level of care for tapering CNS depressants may be appropriate. In others, gradually tapering a patient off of a prescribed benzodiazepine or other CNS depressant or decreasing to the lowest effective dose may be appropriate.
- bupropion
bupropion will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butabarbital
butabarbital and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butalbital
butalbital and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butorphanol
butorphanol and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- caffeine
oxycodone increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carbamazepine
carbamazepine decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carbinoxamine
carbinoxamine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carisoprodol
carisoprodol and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- celecoxib
celecoxib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cenobamate
cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.
cenobamate, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - ceritinib
ceritinib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chloral hydrate
chloral hydrate and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chloramphenicol
chloramphenicol will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlordiazepoxide
chlordiazepoxide and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chloroquine
chloroquine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlorpheniramine
chlorpheniramine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlorpromazine
oxycodone and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlorzoxazone
chlorzoxazone and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cimetidine
cimetidine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cinnarizine
cinnarizine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cisatracurium
oxycodone increases effects of cisatracurium by unspecified interaction mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oxycodone may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of true skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression.
- citalopram
oxycodone increases effects of citalopram by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Opioids may enhance the serotonergic effects of SSRIs and increase risk for serotonergic syndrome.
- clemastine
clemastine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clobazam
oxycodone, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).
- clomipramine
oxycodone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clonazepam
clonazepam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clorazepate
clorazepate and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clozapine
oxycodone and clozapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cobicistat
cobicistat will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.
- codeine
codeine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- crizotinib
crizotinib increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A.
- crofelemer
crofelemer increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.
- cyclizine
cyclizine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cyclobenzaprine
cyclobenzaprine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cyproheptadine
cyproheptadine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dabrafenib
dabrafenib decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dantrolene
dantrolene and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- daridorexant
oxycodone and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.
- darifenacin
darifenacin will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- darunavir
darunavir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- desflurane
desflurane and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Opioids may decrease MAC requirements, less inhalation anesthetic may be required.
- desipramine
oxycodone and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- desvenlafaxine
desvenlafaxine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Desvenlafaxine inhibits CYP2D6; with higher desvenlafaxine doses (ie, 400 mg) decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dose by up to 50%; no dosage adjustment needed with desvenlafaxine doses <100 mg
- deutetrabenazine
oxycodone and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexamethasone
dexamethasone decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexchlorpheniramine
dexchlorpheniramine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexfenfluramine
oxycodone increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexmedetomidine
dexmedetomidine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexmethylphenidate
oxycodone increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dextroamphetamine
oxycodone increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dextromoramide
dextromoramide and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diamorphine
diamorphine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diazepam
diazepam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dichlorphenamide
dichlorphenamide, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs can cause metabolic acidosis.
- diethylpropion
oxycodone increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- difelikefalin
difelikefalin and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- difenoxin hcl
difenoxin hcl and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diltiazem
diltiazem will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dimenhydrinate
dimenhydrinate and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diphenhydramine
diphenhydramine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
diphenhydramine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - diphenoxylate hcl
diphenoxylate hcl and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dipipanone
dipipanone and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dobutamine
oxycodone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dopamine
oxycodone increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dopexamine
oxycodone increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dosulepin
oxycodone and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- doxepin
oxycodone and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- doxylamine
doxylamine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dronedarone
dronedarone will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- droperidol
oxycodone and droperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- duloxetine
duloxetine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- duvelisib
duvelisib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with duvelisib increases AUC of a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate which may increase the risk of toxicities of these drugs. Consider reducing the dose of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate and monitor for signs of toxicities of the coadministered sensitive CYP3A substrate.
- efavirenz
efavirenz decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- elagolix
elagolix decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.
- eltrombopag
eltrombopag increases levels of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. UGT inhibition; significance of interaction unclear.
- elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF
elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.
- encorafenib
encorafenib, oxycodone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.
- enzalutamide
enzalutamide decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ephedrine
oxycodone increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- epinephrine
oxycodone increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- epinephrine racemic
oxycodone increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- escitalopram
oxycodone increases effects of escitalopram by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Opioids may enhance the serotonergic effects of SSRIs and increase risk for serotonergic syndrome.
- esketamine intranasal
esketamine intranasal, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- eslicarbazepine acetate
eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- estazolam
estazolam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ethanol
oxycodone and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- etomidate
etomidate and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- etravirine
etravirine decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fedratinib
fedratinib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.
- fenfluramine
oxycodone increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- flibanserin
oxycodone and flibanserin both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Risk for sedation increased if flibanserin is coadministration with other CNS depressants.
- fluphenazine
oxycodone and fluphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- flurazepam
flurazepam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fluvoxamine
fluvoxamine and oxycodone both increase serotonin levels. Use Caution/Monitor.
- formoterol
oxycodone increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fosphenytoin
fosphenytoin decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- gabapentin
gabapentin, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.
- gabapentin enacarbil
gabapentin enacarbil, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.
- ganaxolone
oxycodone and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- haloperidol
haloperidol will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
oxycodone and haloperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - hydromorphone
hydromorphone and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydroxyzine
hydroxyzine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- iloperidone
oxycodone and iloperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
iloperidone increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4. - imatinib
imatinib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- imipramine
oxycodone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- isoproterenol
oxycodone increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- istradefylline
istradefylline will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.
- itraconazole
itraconazole increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- ketamine
ketamine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ketoconazole
ketoconazole increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- ketotifen, ophthalmic
oxycodone and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lasmiditan
lasmiditan, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.
- lemborexant
lemborexant, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects.
- lenacapavir
lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Careful monitoring of therapeutic effects
- letermovir
letermovir increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- levalbuterol
oxycodone increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- levoketoconazole
levoketoconazole increases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oxycodone dose reduction may be warranted when coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- levorphanol
levorphanol and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lisdexamfetamine
oxycodone increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lofepramine
oxycodone and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lofexidine
oxycodone and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- loprazolam
loprazolam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lorazepam
lorazepam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lorlatinib
lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lormetazepam
lormetazepam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- loxapine
oxycodone and loxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- loxapine inhaled
oxycodone and loxapine inhaled both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lurasidone
lurasidone, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.
- maprotiline
oxycodone and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- maraviroc
maraviroc will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- marijuana
marijuana will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
oxycodone and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - melatonin
oxycodone and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- meperidine
meperidine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- meprobamate
oxycodone and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metaproterenol
oxycodone increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metaxalone
metaxalone and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methadone
methadone and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methamphetamine
oxycodone increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methocarbamol
methocarbamol and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methylenedioxymethamphetamine
oxycodone increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- midazolam
midazolam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- midazolam intranasal
midazolam intranasal, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.
- midodrine
oxycodone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mifepristone
mifepristone will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mirtazapine
oxycodone and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mitotane
mitotane decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- modafinil
oxycodone increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- morphine
morphine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- motherwort
oxycodone and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- moxonidine
oxycodone and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nabilone
oxycodone and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nafcillin
nafcillin decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nalbuphine
nalbuphine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nevirapine
nevirapine decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nilotinib
nilotinib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Careful monitoring of oxycodone therapeutic and adverse effects (including potentially fatal respiratory depression) recommended when coadministered. Reduce oxycodone dose if necessary.
- norepinephrine
oxycodone increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nortriptyline
oxycodone and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- olanzapine
oxycodone and olanzapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oliceridine
oliceridine, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
- opium tincture
opium tincture and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- orphenadrine
orphenadrine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxazepam
oxazepam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxcarbazepine
oxcarbazepine decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxymorphone
oxycodone and oxymorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- paliperidone
oxycodone and paliperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pancuronium
oxycodone increases effects of pancuronium by unspecified interaction mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oxycodone may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of true skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression.
- papaveretum
oxycodone and papaveretum both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- papaverine
oxycodone and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- parecoxib
parecoxib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- paroxetine
oxycodone increases effects of paroxetine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Opioids may enhance the serotonergic effects of SSRIs and increase risk for serotonergic syndrome.
- pegvisomant
oxycodone decreases effects of pegvisomant by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pentazocine
oxycodone and pentazocine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pentobarbital
pentobarbital and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
pentobarbital decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. - perampanel
perampanel and oxycodone both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- perphenazine
perphenazine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
oxycodone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - phendimetrazine
oxycodone increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenobarbital
phenobarbital and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
phenobarbital decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. - phentermine
oxycodone increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenylephrine
oxycodone increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenylephrine PO
oxycodone increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .
- phenytoin
phenytoin decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pholcodine
oxycodone and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pimozide
oxycodone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pirbuterol
oxycodone increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pregabalin
pregabalin, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.
- primidone
primidone and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
primidone decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. - prochlorperazine
oxycodone and prochlorperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- promethazine
promethazine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- propafenone
propafenone will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- propofol
propofol and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- propylhexedrine
oxycodone increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- protriptyline
oxycodone and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quazepam
quazepam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quetiapine
oxycodone and quetiapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quinacrine
quinacrine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quinidine
quinidine decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decreased conversion of hydrocodone to active metabolite morphine.
- ramelteon
oxycodone and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ranolazine
ranolazine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- remimazolam
remimazolam, oxycodone. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.
- ribociclib
ribociclib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rifabutin
rifabutin decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rifampin
rifampin decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rifapentine
rifapentine decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- risperidone
oxycodone and risperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rocuronium
oxycodone increases effects of rocuronium by unspecified interaction mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oxycodone may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of true skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression.
- rucaparib
rucaparib will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- salmeterol
oxycodone increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- scullcap
oxycodone and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- secobarbital
secobarbital and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- selegiline
selegiline increases toxicity of oxycodone by unknown mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased CNS depression, drowsiness, dizziness or hypotension, so use with any MAOI should be cautious.
- sertraline
sertraline will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
oxycodone increases effects of sertraline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Opioids may enhance the serotonergic effects of SSRIs and increase risk for serotonergic syndrome. - sevoflurane
sevoflurane and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- shepherd's purse
oxycodone and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- St John's Wort
St John's Wort decreases levels of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- stiripentol
stiripentol, oxycodone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.
stiripentol, oxycodone. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence. - succinylcholine
oxycodone increases effects of succinylcholine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oxycodone may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of true skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression.
- sufentanil
oxycodone and sufentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tapentadol
oxycodone and tapentadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tazemetostat
tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tecovirimat
tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.
- temazepam
temazepam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- terbutaline
oxycodone increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- thioridazine
thioridazine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
oxycodone and thioridazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. - thiothixene
oxycodone and thiothixene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tipranavir
tipranavir will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- topiramate
oxycodone and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- tramadol
oxycodone and tramadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- trazodone
oxycodone and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triazolam
triazolam and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triclofos
triclofos and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- trifluoperazine
oxycodone and trifluoperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- trimipramine
oxycodone and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triprolidine
triprolidine and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- vecuronium
oxycodone increases effects of vecuronium by unspecified interaction mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Oxycodone may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of true skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression.
- venlafaxine
venlafaxine will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- vilazodone
oxycodone increases effects of vilazodone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Opioids may enhance the serotonergic effects of SSRIs and increase risk for serotonergic syndrome.
- xylometazoline
oxycodone increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- yohimbine
oxycodone increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ziconotide
oxycodone and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ziprasidone
oxycodone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- zotepine
oxycodone and zotepine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
Minor (21)
- acetazolamide
acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amiodarone
amiodarone decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- anastrozole
anastrozole will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- brimonidine
brimonidine increases effects of oxycodone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased CNS depression.
- celecoxib
celecoxib decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- chloroquine
chloroquine decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- cyclophosphamide
cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dextroamphetamine
dextroamphetamine increases effects of oxycodone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- diphenhydramine
diphenhydramine decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- eucalyptus
oxycodone and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- haloperidol
haloperidol decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- imatinib
imatinib decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- lidocaine
lidocaine increases toxicity of oxycodone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of increased CNS depression.
- paroxetine
paroxetine decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- perphenazine
perphenazine decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- propafenone
propafenone decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- quinacrine
quinacrine decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- sage
oxycodone and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- thioridazine
thioridazine decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- venlafaxine
venlafaxine decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- ziconotide
ziconotide, oxycodone. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive decreased GI motility. Additive analgesia. Ziconotide does NOT potentiate opioid induced respiratory depression.
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Agitation
Angina pectoris
Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, palpitation, tachycardia)
Bradycardia
Cardiac arrest
Coma
Constipation
Dizziness
Dysphoria
Euphoria
Faintness
Mental clouding/depression
Myocardial infarction
Nausea
Nervousness
Pruritus, urticaria
QT-interval prolongation
Respiratory arrest
Respiratory/circulatory depression
Restlessness
Sedation
Seizures
Severe cardiac arrhythmias
Shock
ST-segment elevation
Sweating, flushing, warmness of face/neck/upper thorax
Syncope
Urinary retention, oliguria
Ventricular tachycardia
Visual disturbances
Vomiting
Weakness
Warnings
Black Box Warnings
Opioid analgesic risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS)
- To ensure that benefits of opioid analgesics outweigh risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required a REMS for these products; under requirements of the REMS, drug companies with approved opioid analgesic products must make REMS-compliant education programs available to healthcare providers
Healthcare providers are strongly encouraged to:
- Complete a REMS-compliant education program
- Counsel patients and/or their caregivers, with every prescription, on safe use, serious risks, storage, and disposal of these products
- Emphasize to patients and their caregivers the importance of reading the Medication Guide every time it is provided by their pharmacist
- Consider other tools to improve patient, household, and community safety
Addiction, abuse, and misuse
- Risk of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death
- Assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing and monitor all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors or conditions
Life-threatening respiratory depression
- Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur
- Monitor for respiratory depression, especially during initiation or following a dose increase
- Instruct patients to swallow tablet/capsule whole; crushing, chewing, or dissolving can cause rapid release and absorption of a potentially fatal dose
Accidental exposure
- Accidental of even 1 dose, especially by children, can result in a fatal overdose
Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
- Prolonged use during pregnancy can result in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, which may be life-threatening if not recognized and treated, and requires management according to protocols developed by neonatology experts
- Syndrome presents as irritability, hyperactivity and abnormal sleep pattern, high pitched cry, tremor, vomiting, diarrhea and failure to gain weight
- Onset, duration, and severity of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome vary based on the specific opioid used, duration of use, timing and amount of last maternal use, and rate of elimination of the drug by the newborn
- If opioid use is required for a prolonged period in a pregnant woman, advise the patient of the risk of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and ensure that appropriate treatment will be available
Cytochrome P450 3A4 interaction
- Concomitant use of oxycodone ER with all cytochrome P450 (CYP-450) 3A4 inhibitors may result in an increase in oxycodone plasma concentrations, which could increase or prolong adverse drug effects and may cause potentially fatal respiratory depression
Interaction with central nervous system (CNS) depressants
- Coadministration with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death
- Reserve concomitant prescribing for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate; limit dosages and durations to the minimum required; and follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation
- Instruct patients not to consume alcoholic beverages or use alcohol-containing drug products while taking morphine due to risk of additive sedation and respiratory depression
Oral solutions
- Concentrated oral solution is available as a 20 mg/mL concentration is indicated for use in opioid-tolerant patients only
- Take care when prescribing and administering oxycodone oral solution to avoid dosing errors due to confusion between milligrams and milliliter, and other oxycodone solutions with different concentrations
Contraindications
Known or suspected GI obstruction, including paralytic ileus
Hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylaxis) to oxycodone
Acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment
Cautions
Use caution in patients with anemia, cardiac arrhythmias, drug abuse or dependence, emotional lability, gallbladder disease, gout, head injury, renal/hepatic disease or impairment, hypoprothrombinemia, toxic psychosis, hypothyroidism, increased intracranial pressure, prostatic hypertrophy, renal impairment, seizures with epilepsy, thyrotoxicosis, urethral stricture, urinary tract surgery, vitamin K deficiency, anoxia, central nervous system (CNS) depression, hypercapmia, respiratory depression or disease, hypersensitivity to phenantrene-derivative opioid agonists, morbid obesity, untreated myxedema, adrenocrotical insufficiency including Addison disease
If crushed, extended-release preparation (OxyContin) can deliver large opiate dose with potential for abuse or overdose; OxyContin reformulated in April 2010 to prevent tablet from being cut, broken, crushed, or dissolved to release more medication; inability to tamper with product reduces potential for abuse
Caution with OxyContin in patients who have difficulty swallowing or have underlying GI disorders that may predispose to obstruction
May obscure diagnosis of acute abdominal conditions
Avoid use of mixed agonist/antagonist (e.g., pentazocine, nalbuphine, and butorphanol) or partial agonist (e.g., buprenorphine) analgesics in patients who are receiving a full opioid agonist analgesic; mixed agonist/antagonist and partial agonist analgesics may reduce analgesic effect and/or precipitate withdrawal symptoms; when discontinuing therapy in physically-dependent patient, gradually taper dosage; do not abruptly discontinue therapy in these patients
Therapy may cause severe hypotension including orthostatic hypotension and syncope in ambulatory patients; there is increased risk in patients whose ability to maintain blood pressure has already been compromised by a reduced blood volume or concurrent administration of certain CNS depressant drugs (e.g., phenothiazines or general anesthetics); monitor patients for signs of hypotension after initiating or titrating dosage; in patients with circulatory shock, therapy may cause vasodilation that can further reduce cardiac output and blood pressure; avoid therapy in patients with circulatory shock A single dose >40 mg or total dose >80 mg are for use only in opioid-tolerant patients
May cause constipation, which may be problematic in patients with unstable angina and patients post-myocardial infarction; reduce potential for constipation by administering stool softener or increasing fiber in diet in patients following myocaridal infarction and unstable angina
Use with caution in patients with biliary tract dysfunction, including acute pancreatitis; may cause constriction of sphincter of Oddi
Use caution in patients who re morbidly obese
Use caution in patients with thyroid dysfunction
Dose adjustment required when initiating extended release therapy in patients taking other CNS depressants
Use with caution in perioperative setting; individualize treatment when transitioning from parenteral to oral analgesics
Some dosage forms may contain sodium benzoic acid (benzoate), a metabolite of benzyl alcohol; large amounts of benzyl alcohol have been associated with potentially fatal toxicity (gasping syndrome) in neonates
Extended release tablets may be difficult to swallow and could become lodged in throat; patients with swallowing difficulties may be at risk; intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis exacerbation also reported
Cases of serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition, reported with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs; this may occur within the recommended dosage range; the onset of symptoms generally occur within several hours to a few days of concomitant use, but may occur later than that; discontinue therapy immediately if serotonin syndrome is suspected
In patients who may be susceptible to intracranial effects of CO2 retention (e.g., those with evidence of increased intracranial pressure or brain tumors), therapy may reduce respiratory drive, and resultant CO2 retention can further increase intracranial pressure; monitor such patients for signs of sedation and respiratory depression, particularly when initiating therapy; opioids may obscure clinical course in a patient with a head injury; avoid the use in patients with impaired consciousness or coma
Contraindicated in patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus; may cause spasm of sphincter of Oddi; opioids may cause increases in serum amylase; monitor patients with biliary tract disease, including acute pancreatitis, for worsening symptoms
Therapy may increase frequency of seizures in patients with seizure disorders and in other clinical settings associated with seizures; monitor patients for worsened seizure control during therapy
Warn patients not to drive or operate dangerous machinery unless they are tolerant to effects of drug and know how they will react to medication
While serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression can occur at any time during therapy, risk is greatest during initiation of therapy or following dosage increase; monitor patients closely for respiratory depression, especially within first 24 to 72 hr of initiating therapy with and following dosage increases; accidental ingestion of even one dose, especially by children, can result in respiratory depression and death due to overdose of opioid
Opioids can cause sleep-related breathing disorders including central sleep apnea (CSA) and sleep-related hypoxemia; opioid use increases risk of CSA in a dose-dependent fashion; in patients who present with CSA, consider decreasing opioid dosage using best practices for opioid taper
Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result from concomitant administration with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (e.g., non-benzodiazepine sedatives/hypnotics, anxiolytics, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, general anesthetics, antipsychotics, other opioids, alcohol); because of these risks, reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate; if an opioid analgesic is initiated in a patient already taking a benzodiazepine or other CNS depressant, prescribe a lower initial dose of the opioid analgesic, and titrate based on clinical response; follow patients closely for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation; if concomitant use with benzodiazepine or muscle relaxant warranted, consider prescribing naloxone for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose
Use in patients with acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in absence of resuscitative equipment is contraindicated; patients with significant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cor pulmonale, and with substantially decreased respiratory reserve, hypoxia, hypercapnia, or pre-existing respiratory depression are at increased risk of decreased respiratory drive including apnea, even at recommended dosages
Life-threatening respiratory depression is more likely to occur in elderly, cachectic, or debilitated patients because they may have altered pharmacokinetics or altered clearance compared to younger, healthier patients; monitor closely
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may potentiate effects of opioid, opioid’s active metabolite, including respiratory depression, coma, and confusion; therapy should not be administered within 14 days of initiating or stopping MAOIs
Cases of adrenal insufficiency reported with opioid use, more often following greater than one month of use; symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and low blood pressure; if adrenal insufficiency is diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement doses of corticosteroids; wean patient off of opioid to allow adrenal function to recover and continue corticosteroid treatment until adrenal function recovers; other opioids may be tried as some cases reported use of a different opioid without recurrence of adrenal insufficiency
Use caution when selecting dosage for an elderly patient, usually starting at low end of dosing range, reflecting greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy; because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and may be useful to monitor renal function
Opioid pharmacokinetics may be altered in patients with renal failure; clearance may be decreased and metabolites may accumulate much higher plasma levels in patients with renal failure as compared to patients with normal renal function; start with a lower than normal dosage or with longer dosing intervals and titrate slowly while monitoring for signs of respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension
Schedule II opioid analgesics expose users to the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse; there is a greater risk for overdose and death with extended-release opioids due to the larger amount of active opioid present (see Black Box Warnings)
Do not abruptly discontinue therapy in a patient physically dependent on opioids; when discontinuing therapy, in a physically dependent patient, gradually taper the dosage; rapid tapering in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to a withdrawal syndrome and return of pain
Addiction, abuse, and misuse risks are increased in patients with a personal or family history of substance abuse or mental illness (eg, major depression); the potential for these risks should not, however, prevent the prescribing of proper pain management in any given patient; intensive monitoring is necessary (see Black Box Warnings)
Concomitant use with a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole), and protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), may increase plasma concentrations of oxycodone and prolong opioid adverse reactions, which may cause potentially fatal respiratory depression, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of oxycodone is achieved; similarly, discontinuation of a CYP3A4 inducer, such as rifampin, carbamazepine, and phenytoin, in oxycodone-treated patients may increase oxycodone plasma concentrations and prolong opioid adverse reactions; when using drug with CYP3A4 inhibitors or discontinuing CYP3A4 inducers in oxycodone treated patients, monitor patients closely at frequent intervals and consider dosage reduction of oxycodone until stable drug effects are achieved
Concomitant use of oxycodone with CYP3A4 inducers or discontinuation of a CYP3A4 inhibitor could decrease oxycodone plasma concentrations, decrease opioid efficacy or, possibly, lead to a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who had developed physical dependence to oxycodone; when using oxycodone with CYP3A4 inducers or discontinuing CYP3A4 inhibitors, monitor patients closely at frequent intervals and consider increasing opioid dosage if needed to maintain adequate analgesia or if symptoms of opioid withdrawal occur
Opioid analgesic risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS)
- To ensure that benefits of opioid analgesics outweigh risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for these products
- Discuss the safe use, serious risks, and proper storage and disposal of opioid analgesics with patients and/or their caregivers every time these medicines are prescribed; use the following link to obtain the Patient Counseling Guide (PCG): www.fda.gov/OpioidAnalgesicREMSPCG
- Emphasize to patients and their caregivers the importance of reading the Medication Guide that they will receive from their pharmacist every time an opioid analgesic is dispensed to them
- Consider using other tools to improve patient, household, and community safety, such as patient-prescriber agreements that reinforce patient-prescriber responsibilities
- To obtain further information on opioid analgesic REMS and for a list of accredited REMS CME/CE, call 1-800-503-0784, or log on to www.opioidanalgesicrems.com; the FDA Blueprint can be found at www.fda.gov/OpioidAnalgesicREMSBlueprint
Patient access to naloxone for emergency treatment of opioid overdose
- Assess potential need for naloxone; consider prescribing for emergency treatment of opioid overdose
- Consult on availability and ways to obtain naloxone as permitted by individual state naloxone dispensing and prescribing requirements or guidelines
- Educate patients regarding the signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and to call 911 or seek immediate emergency medical help in the event of a known or suspected overdose
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Prolonged use of opioid analgesics during pregnancy can cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome; there are no available data in pregnant women to inform a drug associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage; published studies with morphine use during pregnancy have not reported a clear association with morphine and major birth defects
Labor or delivery
- Opioids cross placenta and may produce respiratory depression and psycho-physiologic effects in neonates; an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone, must be available for reversal of opioid induced respiratory depression in neonate; drug is not recommended for use in women during and immediately prior to labor, when use of shorter-acting analgesics or other analgesic techniques are more appropriate; opioid analgesics can prolong labor through actions that temporarily reduce strength, duration, and frequency of uterine contractions; however, this effect is not consistent and may be offset by an increased rate of cervical dilatation, which tends to shorten labor; monitor neonates exposed to opioid analgesics during labor for signs of excess sedation and respiratory depression
Infertility
- Due to effects of androgen deficiency, chronic use of opioids may cause reduced fertility in females and males of reproductive potential; it is not known whether effects on fertility are reversible
Lactation
Drug is present in breast milk; published lactation studies report variable concentrations of drug in breast milk with administration of immediate-release formulation to nursing mothers in early postpartum period
The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with mother’s clinical need for therapy; capsules and any potential adverse effects on breastfed infant from therapy or from underlying maternal condition
Monitor infants exposed to drug through breast milk for excess sedation and respiratory depression; withdrawal symptoms can occur in breastfed infants when maternal administration of an opioid analgesic is stopped, or when breast- feeding is stopped
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Narcotic agonist-analgesic of opiate receptors; inhibits ascending pain pathways, thus altering response to pain; produces analgesia, respiratory depression, and sedation
Absorption
Bioavailability: 60-87%
Increases in peak plasma concentration by 100-150% and AUC by 50-60% following a high-fat and high-calorie meal
Onset:10-15 min (immediate-release)
Duration: 3-6 hr (immediate release); ≤12 hr (controlled release)
Peak plasma time: 1.5-1.9 hr (immediate-release); 4-5 hr (OxyContin 10-80 mg); 4.5 hr (Xtampza ER)
Steady state: 24-36 hr (Xtampza ER)
Distribution
Once absorbed, oxycodone is distributed to skeletal muscle, liver, intestinal tract, lungs, spleen, and brain
Protein bound: 45%
Vd: 2.6 L/kg
Metabolism
Metabolized in liver by CYP3A mediated N-demethylation to noroxycodone is the primary metabolic pathway of oxycodone with a lower contribution from CYP2D6 mediated O-demethylation to oxymorphone
Metabolites: Noroxycodone, oxymorphone (and glucuronide conjugates)
CYP2D6 poor metabolizers may not achieve adequate analgesia; ultra-rapid metabolizers (≤7% of Caucasians and ≤30% of Asian and African populations) may have increased toxicity as consequence of rapid conversion
Elimination
Half-life: 2-4 hr; 4.5 hr (OxyContin)
Excreted, urine: Free and conjugated oxycodone (8.9%), free noroxycodone (23%), free oxymorphone less than (1%), conjugated oxymorphone (10%), free and conjugated noroxymorphone (14%), reduced free and conjugated metabolites (up to 18%)
Clearance: 1.4 L/min
Administration
Oral Administration, Controlled-release
Do not discontinue abruptly, use gradually downward titration
OxyContin
- May take with or without food
- Swallow whole, do not chew, crush, dissolve, or break
- OxyContin is manufactured with abuse deterrence ingredients
- The abuse-deterrent formulation is an immediate-release preparation with "abuse aversion" technology (if crushed, crumbles into chunks instead of powder and foams if mixed with liquid)
Xtampza ER
- Must be taken with food in order to ensure consistent plasma levels are achieved
- Xtampza ER utilizing DETERx technology platform to maintain its extended-release profile after being subjected to common methods of tampering
Difficulty swallowing
- Open the capsule
- Sprinkle the capsule contents (microspheres) onto soft food (eg, applesauce, pudding, yogurt, ice cream, or jam) or into a cup and then administer directly into the mouth and swallow immediately
- Rinse mouth to ensure all capsule contents (microspheres) have been swallowed
- Discard Xtampza ER capsule shells
Nasogastric or gastrostomy tube
- Flush the tube with water
- Open an Xtampza ER capsule and carefully pour the microspheres directly into the tube
- Do not premix the capsule contents with the liquid that you will be using to flush them through the tube
- Draw up 15 mL of water into a syringe, insert the syringe into the tube, and flush microspheres through tube
- Repeat the flushing two more times, each with 10 mL of water, to ensure no microspheres remain in the tube
Storage
Tablets and capsules: Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F); dispense in tight, light-resistant container, with child-resistant closure
Abuse deterrent tablet, immediate-release and controlled-release: Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F); dispense in tight, light-resistant container
Images
BRAND | FORM. | UNIT PRICE | PILL IMAGE |
---|---|---|---|
Oxaydo oral - | 7.5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
Oxaydo oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
RoxyBond oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
RoxyBond oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
RoxyBond oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
Roxicodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
Roxicodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 40 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 60 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 80 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 80 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 60 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 40 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 40 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 20 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 20 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 10 mg tablet | ![]() | |
OxyContin oral - | 10 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg/5 mL solution | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 40 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 10 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 10 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 10 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 10 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 80 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 10 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg/5 mL solution | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg capsule | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg/mL liquid | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg/mL liquid | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 10 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg capsule | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg capsule | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 60 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg capsule | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg/mL liquid | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg/5 mL solution | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 30 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 15 mg tablet | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg/mL liquid | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg/5 mL solution | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 20 mg/mL liquid | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg/5 mL solution | ![]() | |
oxycodone oral - | 5 mg/5 mL solution | ![]() |
Copyright © 2010 First DataBank, Inc.
Patient Handout
oxycodone oral
OXYCODONE EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL
(ox-ee-KOH-doan)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Oxycontin
WARNING: Oxycodone has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. Oxycodone may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of oxycodone that works, and take it for the shortest possible time. See also How to Use section for more information about addiction.Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose increase, or if you take the wrong dose/strength. Taking this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can cause drowsiness or breathing problems may cause very serious side effects, including death. Also, other medications can affect the removal of oxycodone from your body, which may affect how oxycodone works. Be sure you know how to take oxycodone and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also Drug Interactions section. Get medical help right away if any of these very serious side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe drowsiness/dizziness, difficulty waking up.Do not break, crush, chew, or dissolve this medication. Taking broken, crushed, chewed, or dissolved extended-release oxycodone could cause a fatal overdose.Keep this medicine in a safe place to prevent theft, misuse, or abuse. If someone accidentally swallows this drug, get medical help right away.Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the risks and benefits. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in high doses near the expected delivery date may harm the unborn baby. To lessen the risk, take the smallest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Babies born to mothers who use this drug for a long time may develop severe (possibly fatal) withdrawal symptoms. Tell the doctor right away if you notice any symptoms in your newborn baby such as crying that doesn't stop, slow/shallow breathing, irritability, shaking, vomiting, diarrhea, poor feeding, or difficulty gaining weight.
USES: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids.Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.
HOW TO USE: See also Warning section.Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking extended-release oxycodone and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication on a regular schedule as directed by your doctor, not as needed for sudden (breakthrough) pain. Take this drug with or without food, usually every 12 hours. If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible). If nausea lasts, see your doctor.Swallow the tablets whole. Do not break, crush, chew, or dissolve the tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of oxycodone overdose.To lessen the chance of choking or having trouble swallowing the tablet, take only one a tablet at a time if your dose is for more than one tablet. Do not pre-soak, lick, or wet the tablet before placing it in your mouth. Be sure to drink enough water with each tablet to swallow it completely.Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose, take the medication more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.Before you start taking this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should stop or change how you use your other opioid medication(s). Other pain relievers (such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen) may also be prescribed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using oxycodone safely with other drugs.Suddenly stopping this medication may cause withdrawal, especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have any withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, mental/mood changes (including anxiety, trouble sleeping, thoughts of suicide), watering eyes, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, sweating, muscle aches, or sudden changes in behavior.When this medication is used for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.Though it helps many people, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.Tell your doctor if your pain does not get better or if it gets worse.
SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, weakness, sweating, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. Some of these side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.You may notice an empty tablet shell in your stool. This is harmless because your body has already absorbed the medicine.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea), mental/mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations), severe stomach/abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss).Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: fainting, seizure, slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/difficulty waking up.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking oxycodone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other opioid pain relievers (such as oxymorphone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: brain disorders (such as head injury, tumor, seizures), breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD), kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood disorders (such as confusion, depression), personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol), stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation, diarrhea due to infection, paralytic ileus), difficulty swallowing, difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate), disease of the pancreas (pancreatitis), gallbladder disease.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and slow/shallow breathing.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. (See also Warning section.)This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, or trouble breathing. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: See also Warning and How to Use sections.Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: certain pain medications (mixed opioid agonist/antagonists such as butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine), naltrexone, samidorphan.The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness) may be increased if this medication is taken with other products that may also cause drowsiness or breathing problems. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products such as other opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.Other medications can affect the removal of oxycodone from your body, which may affect how oxycodone works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole), macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), mifepristone, HIV medications (such as tipranavir), rifamycins (such as rifabutin, rifampin), ritonavir, certain drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin), among others.This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as amylase/lipase levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, give them naloxone if available, then call 911. If the person is awake and has no symptoms, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: slow/shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, coma.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. See also Warning section.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. For more details, read the Medication Guide, or consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Information last revised July 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
Formulary
Adding plans allows you to compare formulary status to other drugs in the same class.
To view formulary information first create a list of plans. Your list will be saved and can be edited at any time.
Adding plans allows you to:
- View the formulary and any restrictions for each plan.
- Manage and view all your plans together – even plans in different states.
- Compare formulary status to other drugs in the same class.
- Access your plan list on any device – mobile or desktop.