What is the most important information I should know about aspirin and oxycodone?
MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
What is aspirin and oxycodone?
Aspirin and oxycodone is a combination opioid medicine that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Aspirin and oxycodone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking aspirin and oxycodone?
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to aspirin or oxycodone (OxyContin), or if you have:
- a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia;
- ulcer or obstruction in the stomach;
- severe asthma or breathing problems;
- an allergy to any NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug); or
- if you are taking a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).
Do not use aspirin and oxycodone if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Do not give this medication to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- a stomach or intestinal disorder, stomach ulcer or bleeding;
- breathing problems, sleep apnea;
- urination problems;
- liver or kidney disease;
- a head injury, brain tumor, or seizures;
- alcoholism, drug addiction, mental illness; or
- problems with your gallbladder, pancreas, thyroid, or adrenal gland.
Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking aspirin and oxycodone.
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If you use oxycodone while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks.
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Taking aspirin during late pregnancy may cause bleeding in the mother or the baby during delivery.
Do not breast-feed. Aspirin and oxycodone can pass into breast milk and may cause drowsiness, breathing problems, or death in a nursing baby.
How should I take aspirin and oxycodone?
Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Never use aspirin and oxycodone in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to take more of this medicine.
Never share opioid medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away opioid medicine is against the law.
Aspirin and oxycodone may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using aspirin and oxycodone.
Do not stop using aspirin and oxycodone suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep track of your medicine. Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription.
Do not keep leftover opioid medication. Just one dose can cause death in someone using this medicine accidentally or improperly. Ask your pharmacist where to locate a drug take-back disposal program. If there is no take-back program, flush the unused medicine down the toilet.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since aspirin and oxycodone is used for pain, you are not likely to miss a dose. Skip any missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. A aspirin and oxycodone overdose can be fatal, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Overdose symptoms may include slow breathing and heart rate, muscle weakness, cold and clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, severe drowsiness, or coma.
What should I avoid while taking aspirin and oxycodone?
Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death could occur.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may contain ingredients similar to aspirin and oxycodone (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).
What are the possible side effects of aspirin and oxycodone?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Opioid medicine can slow or stop your breathing, and death may occur. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe stomach pain or constipation, vomiting;
- fast or slow heartbeats, weak or shallow breathing, breathing that stops during sleep;
- confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior, feeling like you might pass out;
- decreased hearing or ringing in the ears;
- a seizure (convulsions);
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signs of stomach bleeding --bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or
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low cortisol levels -- nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, worsening tiredness or weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults and those who are overweight, malnourished, or debilitated.
Long-term use of opioid medication may affect fertility (ability to have children) in men or women. It is not known whether opioid effects on fertility are permanent.
Common side effects may include:
- headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
- constipation, heartburn, upset stomach, bloating, gas, diarrhea; or
- dry mouth.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect aspirin and oxycodone?
You may have breathing problems or withdrawal symptoms if you start or stop taking certain other medicines. Tell your doctor if you also use an antibiotic, antifungal medication, heart or blood pressure medication, seizure medication, or medicine to treat HIV or hepatitis C.
Opioid medication can interact with many other drugs and cause dangerous side effects or death. Be sure your doctor knows if you also use:
- cold or allergy medicines, bronchodilator asthma/COPD medication, or a diuretic ("water pill");
- medicines for motion sickness, irritable bowel syndrome, or overactive bladder;
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other narcotic medications --opioid pain medicine or prescription cough medicine;
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a sedative like Valium --diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam, Xanax, Klonopin, Versed, and others;
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drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing --a sleeping pill, muscle relaxer, medicine to treat mood disorders or mental illness; or
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drugs that affect serotonin levels in your body --a stimulant, or medicine for depression, Parkinson's disease, migraine headaches, serious infections, or nausea and vomiting.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect aspirin and oxycodone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.
Where can I get more information?
Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about aspirin and oxycodone.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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