OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets

Pronunciation: OX-i-KOE-done
Generic Name: Oxycodone
Brand Name: OxyContin

OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets are a narcotic pain reliever that is similar to morphine and is used for around-the-clock treatment of moderate or severe pain. It should not be used to treat occasional pain; mild, short-term pain after surgery; or pain that occurs immediately after surgery or injury.

Swallow OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets whole. Do NOT break, crush, chew, dissolve, or split OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets. Doing so may cause the release of too much medicine into the bloodstream, which could be fatal.

OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets may cause severe breathing problems. This effect may be worse if you take it with certain other medicines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may add to this effect. Contact your doctor right away if you experience slow or shallow breathing.

OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets are used for:

Treating moderate to severe pain when around-the-clock pain medicine is needed for an extended period of time.

OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets are a narcotic (opioid) pain reliever. It works in the brain and nervous system to reduce pain.

Do NOT use OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets


• you have known or suspected bowel blockage (eg, paralytic ileus)


• you have very slow or difficult breathing, severe asthma, or you are having an asthma attack


• you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) or you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days


• you are taking another around-the-clock opioid pain medicine

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, especially other narcotic pain relievers (eg, morphine, hydromorphone); foods; or other substances


• if you have a history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung or breathing problems


• if you have a history of recent head injury, increased pressure in the brain, growths in the brain (eg, tumors, lesions), or seizures


• if you have a history of heart problems, low blood pressure, liver problems, kidney problems, thyroid problems, adrenal gland problems (eg, Addison disease), curvature of the spine, gallbladder problems, prostate problems, trouble urinating, or the blood disease porphyria


• if you have a history of stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation, blockage, esophagus or colon cancer) or surgery


• if you have difficulty swallowing, severe drowsiness, constipation, low blood oxygen levels, high blood carbon dioxide levels, low blood volume, inflammation of the pancreas, a certain type of severe or persistent diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis), or stomach pain


• if you have a history of mood or mental problems (eg, depression, hallucinations), suicidal thoughts or behavior, drug or alcohol abuse, or if you are in alcohol or drug withdrawal


• if a member of your family has a history of mental or mood problems, or drug or alcohol abuse

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), cimetidine, furazolidone, macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), nefazodone, phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), protease inhibitors (eg, boceprevir, ritonavir), sodium oxybate (GHB), telithromycin, or certain medicines for nausea and vomiting (eg, ondansetron) because the risk of side effects, such as severe drowsiness, slow or difficult breathing, confusion, and seizures, may be increased


• Carbamazepine, mixed narcotic agonists/antagonists (eg, buprenorphine, butorphanol, pentazocine), naltrexone, phenytoin, or rifamycins (eg, rifampin) because they may decrease OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets's effectiveness

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets:

Use OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets refilled.


• Take OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.


• Swallow OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets whole. Do not break, crush, chew, dissolve, or split before swallowing.


• Some patients have reported trouble swallowing OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets. These reports have included choking, gagging, spitting tablets back up, and getting tablets stuck in the throat. To decrease these risks, take OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets 1 tablet at a time if your dose calls for more than 1 tablet. Do not pre-soak, lick, or wet the tablet before you place it in your mouth. Take each tablet with enough water to be sure that you swallow it completely. Swallow OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets immediately after you place it in your mouth.


• Take OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. It is more effective in preventing pain than in treating pain after it occurs.


• Tell your doctor if your pain gets worse or if you have breakthrough pain while taking OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets.


• Do not suddenly stop taking OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets. You may experience withdrawal symptoms. If you need to stop OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.


• If OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets are no longer needed, dispose of it as soon as possible by flushing it down the toilet.


• If you miss a dose of OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets, take it as soon as possible. Take your next dose 12 hours later. Do not take 2 doses at once. Call your doctor if you miss a dose and you are not sure what to do.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets.

Important safety information:

• OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or changes in judgment. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Do not drink alcohol while you are taking OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets.


• Check with your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are taking OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets; they may add to OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets's effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.


• OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.


• OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets may cause constipation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about using a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. It is also important to maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise to prevent constipation. If you become constipated while taking OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.


• Do NOT take more than the prescribed dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.


• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.


• Use OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially severe breathing problems.


• OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets while you are pregnant. OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets are found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

Some people who use OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.

Do not suddenly stop taking OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets. If you do, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; fast or irregular heartbeat; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.

Possible side effects of OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; nausea; sweating; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal snoring or sighing; confusion; difficulty urinating; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; seizures; severe dizziness, drowsiness, or light-headedness; severe or persistent stomach pain, nausea, or constipation; shortness of breath; slow or shallow breathing; tremor; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: OxyContin side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include abnormal snoring; cold and clammy skin; decreased pupil size; loss of consciousness; seizures; severe drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness; severe weakness; slow heartbeat; slow, shallow, or difficult breathing.

Proper storage of OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets:

Store OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from light, heat, and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about OxyContin Sustained-Release Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Omnicef Suspension

Pronunciation: SEF-di-nir
Generic Name: Cefdinir
Brand Name: Omnicef

Omnicef Suspension is used for:

Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.

Omnicef Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Omnicef Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Omnicef Suspension or any other cephalosporin antibiotic (eg, cephalexin)


• you will be receiving or have recently received a live typhoid vaccine

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

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Some medical conditions may interact with Omnicef Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


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• if you have a blood clotting disorder, kidney problems, seizures, diabetes, or stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation)

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How to use Omnicef Suspension:

Use Omnicef Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet is available with Omnicef Suspension. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.


• Omnicef Suspension may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take it with food to reduce stomach irritation.


• Shake well before each use.


• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.


• Do not take an antacid that has magnesium or aluminum in it within 2 hours before or after you take Omnicef Suspension.


• Do not take a product that has iron in it within 2 hours before or after you take Omnicef Suspension. However, you may give Omnicef Suspension along with iron-fortified infant formula.


• Omnicef Suspension works best if taken at the same times each day.


• To clear up your infection completely, take Omnicef Suspension for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.


• If you miss a dose of Omnicef Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Omnicef Suspension.

Important safety information:

• Omnicef Suspension may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Omnicef Suspension with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Omnicef Suspension only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).


• Be sure to use Omnicef Suspension for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.


• Long-term or repeated use of Omnicef Suspension may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.


• Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.


• If you are taking Omnicef Suspension and a product that contains iron, your stools may turn a reddish color. This is normal and not a cause for concern.


• Diabetes patients - Omnicef Suspension has sucrose in it. It may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.


• Diabetes patients - Omnicef Suspension may cause the results of some tests for urine ketones or glucose to be wrong. Ask your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.


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• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Omnicef Suspension while you are pregnant. It is not known if Omnicef Suspension is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you using Omnicef Suspension, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Omnicef Suspension:

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Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

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If OVERDOSE is suspected:

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Proper storage of Omnicef Suspension:

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General information:

• If you have any questions about Omnicef Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Omnicef Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


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Issue Date: February 1, 2012

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Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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