Oxycodone-Aspirin Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (ox-ee-KOH-doan/ASP-er-in)
Oxycodone-Aspirin Oral Uses
This medication is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It contains 2 pain relievers: oxycodone, a narcotic, and aspirin. It works by affecting certain areas of the brain (pain centers) and decreasing swelling, therefore making you more comfortable and more able to function normally.
How To Use Oxycodone-Aspirin Oral
Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 6 hours or as directed by your doctor. Take it with a full glass (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) of water. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking a dose. To help prevent stomach upset, take it with food or milk. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to therapy. Do not take more than 4 grams (4000 milligrams) of aspirin in 24 hours.
Pain medications work best if they are taken at the first signs of pain. If you wait until the pain becomes worse, it may not work as well. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.
This medication may cause dependence, especially if it has been used regularly for an extended time or if it has been used in high doses. In such cases, if you suddenly stop this drug, withdrawal reactions may occur. Such reactions can include runny nose, sweating, restlessness, widened pupils, loss of appetite, goose bumps, irritability, and shakiness. Fast heartbeat and muscle/bone pain may also occur. Report any such reactions to your doctor immediately. When stopping extended, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reducing the dosage as directed will help prevent withdrawal reactions. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Though it is very unlikely to occur, this medication can also result in abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction/habit forming). Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed. This will lessen the chances of becoming addicted.
When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.
Inform your doctor if your pain persists or worsens.
