Oxycodone vs. Oxycontin WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Oxycodone vs. Oxycontin
Oxycodone is the active ingredient in OxyContin. When OxyContin is sold in generic form, patients will be given a prescription of oxycodone. Oxycodone is sold in both immediate release and extended release formulations; OxyContin is a form of extended-release oxycodone.1
Fast Facts:
- OxyContin is generally only used when long-term pain relief is needed.1
- Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, and headache are common side effects associated with OxyContin use.2
- The same warnings apply to the use of oxycodone and OxyContin.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 eMedTV: Difference Between Oxycodone and OxyContin
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): OxyContin
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Oxycodone | OxyContin
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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