OxyContin
OxyContin has become one of the most abused prescription drugs in the short time it has been on the market.
Basic Facts About OxyContin
Oxycontin is the time-release form of oxycodone, a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic usually prescribed for chronic and severe pain. Because it contains a larger amount of oxycodone, it has become one of the most abused prescription drugs in the United States.
Oxycontin is the time-release form of oxycodone, a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic usually prescribed for chronic and severe pain. Because it contains a larger amount of oxycodone, it has become one of the most abused prescription drugs in the United States.
New Drug of Abuse
The illegal use of "Oxy" is spreading so rapidly that many officials are calling it the new drug abuse epidemic.
The illegal use of "Oxy" is spreading so rapidly that many officials are calling it the new drug abuse epidemic.
FDA Panel Questions 'Safer' OxyContin Version
The manufacturers of the painkilling drug OxyContin claim they have come up with a harder-to-abuse version of the pill, but a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel wants more testing to make sure.
The manufacturers of the painkilling drug OxyContin claim they have come up with a harder-to-abuse version of the pill, but a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel wants more testing to make sure.
Makers May Contribute to its Abuse
Doctors, pharmacists and law-enforcement officials say that the manufacturer of OxyContin has overpromoted the benefits and utility of the drug without providing enough warning about the potential for abuse.
Doctors, pharmacists and law-enforcement officials say that the manufacturer of OxyContin has overpromoted the benefits and utility of the drug without providing enough warning about the potential for abuse.
Diversion and Abuse
This NDIC bulletin addresses the diversion and abuse of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin and the impact of abuse, particularly in the eastern United States.
This NDIC bulletin addresses the diversion and abuse of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin and the impact of abuse, particularly in the eastern United States.
Oxy Abuse Kills
An explanation of how easy it is to overdose on OxyContin when it is combined with other substances, including alcohol.
An explanation of how easy it is to overdose on OxyContin when it is combined with other substances, including alcohol.
OxyContin Abuse May Get Crushed
Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of OxyContin, is developing a new painkiller which would less likely be a target of drug-abusers.
Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of OxyContin, is developing a new painkiller which would less likely be a target of drug-abusers.
OxyContin for Abuse
Only five years since it became FDA-approved, the drug is making headlines, and the Drug Enforcement Agency is stepping in.
Only five years since it became FDA-approved, the drug is making headlines, and the Drug Enforcement Agency is stepping in.
OxyContin's Terrible Toll
It's a life saver for those with chronic pain, but now it's become a favorite of drug abusers, and it's killing people.
It's a life saver for those with chronic pain, but now it's become a favorite of drug abusers, and it's killing people.
The Effects of Abusing Legitimate Drugs
Overuse and abuse of prescription opioid drugs can have harmful ramifications for their legitimate and appropriate use.
Overuse and abuse of prescription opioid drugs can have harmful ramifications for their legitimate and appropriate use.
The Painful Truth
Backlash against OxyContin may cause some physicians to take a less aggressive strategy when dealing with pain, explains Mental Health Guide Leonard Holmes.
Backlash against OxyContin may cause some physicians to take a less aggressive strategy when dealing with pain, explains Mental Health Guide Leonard Holmes.
Purdue Pharma Responds to Crisis
Headaches/Migraine Guide Teri Robert talks to Purdue Pharma spokesperson Robin Hogen about the manufacturer's plans to combat prescription drug abuse.
Headaches/Migraine Guide Teri Robert talks to Purdue Pharma spokesperson Robin Hogen about the manufacturer's plans to combat prescription drug abuse.
When Good Drugs Go Bad
Will the misuse of OxyContin and Viagra ultimately limit their availability to the people who really need them? Diabetes Guide Paula Ford-Martin has more.
Will the misuse of OxyContin and Viagra ultimately limit their availability to the people who really need them? Diabetes Guide Paula Ford-Martin has more.
What to Do for an Overdose?
Sometimes the person needs to be temporarily hooked to a ventilator to help him breathe until the drug wears off.
Sometimes the person needs to be temporarily hooked to a ventilator to help him breathe until the drug wears off.
Withdrawal from OxyContin
Withdrawal symptoms can include sweating, heart palpitations, yawning, runny nose, tearing, dilated pupils, twitching muscles, fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Withdrawal symptoms can include sweating, heart palpitations, yawning, runny nose, tearing, dilated pupils, twitching muscles, fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
DEA Targets OxyContin Abuse
OxyContin is one of the best-selling brand-name drugs in the world and also one of the most abused drugs. A mere five years since it became FDA-approved, the drug is making headlines.
OxyContin is one of the best-selling brand-name drugs in the world and also one of the most abused drugs. A mere five years since it became FDA-approved, the drug is making headlines.