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Oxycodone Drug Information Sheet
Scottish palliative Care Guidelines Oxycodone Copyright 2014 NHS Scotland Page 1 of 3 Issue Date: 04/05/2014 Review Date: 04/05/2017 Oxycodone (green) Introduction Description: Potent, synthetic opioid analgesic; used second line. Preparations Oral Immediate release Oxycodone OxyNorm capsules Shortec and Lynlor also available. OxyNorm liquid Generic 5mg, 10mg, 20mg 1mg/ml, 10mg/ml Modified release (long acting) Oxycodone OxyContin , Longtec , Oxylan NB: depending on brand not all strengths available 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg, 120mg (check local guidance for preferred brand not all strengths may be stocked) Injection Oxycodone injection OxyNorm injection 10mg/ml, 20mg/2ml, 50mg/ml (non formulary in some health boards) Indications Second line oral and injectable analgesic for moderate to severe opioid responsive pain in patients unable to tolerate oral morphine, subcutaneous morphine or diamorphine due to persistent side effects (eg sedation, confusion, hallucinations, itch).
Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines ‐ Oxycodone Copyright © 2014 NHS Scotland Page 1 of 3 Issue Date: 04/05/2014 Review Date: 04/05/2017 Oxycodone (green ...
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