What is OxyContin?

Answer 1

OxyContin (controlled-released oxycodone) is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic and a full (or pure) opioid agonist indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain when a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period of time. OxyContin is inappropriate for short term use or to take as needed. It is available in tablets of 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, and 80 mg (the 160 mg tablet has been discontinued).

Oxycodone, the active ingredient in OxyContin is a drug with a risk of misuse, abuse, addiction, dependency, and criminal diversion. It is a schedule II controlled substance in The United States, a schedule I drug in Canada, and a class A drug in The United Kingdom.

In addiction to OxyContin, there are several other drugs with oxycodone including Percocet (oxycodone/acetaminophen), Percodan (oxycodone/aspirin), and OxyIR (oxycodone). Like OxyContin, these drugs are all highly controlled substances and subject to abuse.

In The United States oxycodone is the second most abused opioid, behind hydrocodone an active ingredient in Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet, Norco, and others.

When talking about opioid analgesics, it is important to note that physical dependency, characterized by a withdrawal syndrome if the drug is abruptly stopped or an opioid antagonist like naloxone is administered is NOT addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can include anxiety, agitation, insomnia, pain, hallucinations, rage, self-harm, diarrhea, yawning, depression, suicidal ideation, among others. Long term and/or high dose use of opioids will always cause some level of physical dependency in both licit and illicit users. If the opioids are used for a legitimate medical problem then development of physical dependency is not a problem.

Psychological dependency is a "need" and desire to have the drug, typically associated with cravings. Addiction is a behaviour, it is not physiological thus physical withdrawal is not addiction.

Substance dependence (addiction) is defined as the repeated and maladaptive use of a substance, despite clinically significant impairment or distress due to continued use of the substance. People addicted to opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other sedative/hypnotics (chloral hydrate, meprobamate, carisoprodol) are also typically physically dependent.

So it is critical to distinguish the physical dependency of legitimate drug use and addiction.

When used appropriately, opioids can save lives and have greatly improved the quality of life of millions. Contrary to popular belief addiction is rare, especially in legitimate users, and the largest indicator of risk is personal and family history of substance abuse.

Answer 2

OxyContin is a narcotic drug that is used to treat moderate to severe levels of pain. It is generally prescribed for long term ongoing pain.

Answer 3

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