Oxycodone controlled release indications

Not indicated for pain in the immediate postoperative period (the first 12 to 24 hours following surgery), or if the pain is mild or not expected to persist for an extended period of time. Oxycodone controlled-release tablets are only indicated for postoperative use if the patient is already receiving the drug prior to surgery or if the postoperative pain is expected to be moderate to severe and persist for an extended period of time. Individualize treatment, moving from parenteral to oral analgesics as appropriate. 

OxyContin is a controlled-released form of oxycodone and indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain when a continuous, around-the-clock analgesic is needed for an extended period of time OxyContin is not intended for use as a PRN analgesic The patient may experience fewer adverse reactions with oxycodone tlian morphine, and the drug is effective and safe for the elderly. The tablets are to be swallowed whole and are not to be broken, chewed, or crushed. 

Oxycodone CR (controlled release) is indicated for patients whose pain requires control around the clock on a longer term or chronic basis as in cancer, osteoarthritis, or during rehabilitation following major orthopedic surgery (refer to Chapter 21). Oxycodone CR and IR have equal analgesic efficacy... 

Chronic non-surgical pain OxyContin tablets are a controlled-release oral formulation of oxycodone hydrochloride indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain when a continuous, round-the-dock analgesic is needed for an extended period of time. 

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