Moderate to moderately severe pain can often be treated with oxycodone/APAP. This page from the eMedTV Web site provides an in-depth look at this prescription drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Although most people do not have any problems with oxycodone/APAP, side effects are possible. This eMedTV article lists some of the more common side effects of oxycodone/APAP, as well as potentially serious ones that may need medical attention.
Oxycodone/APAP is used for treating moderate to moderately severe pain. However, as this eMedTV page explains, there are off-label oxycodone/APAP uses, such as treating insomnia. This page also explains how the drug works and its use in children.
Several factors will affect your oxycodone/APAP dosage, such as other medications you are taking. This eMedTV resource provides general dosing guidelines for this prescription drug, including important safety precautions you need to be aware of.
To avoid serious problems, it is important to be aware of possible drug interactions with oxycodone/APAP. This eMedTV resource provides a list of medications that may negatively interact with oxycodone/APAP and describes the problems that may occur.
People with Addison's disease, BPH, or kidney disease may not be able to take oxycodone/APAP. This eMedTV page contains additional warnings and precautions with oxycodone/APAP to be aware of before beginning treatment with the medication.
Immediate treatment is essential for people who have overdosed on oxycodone/APAP. This page of the eMedTV Web site lists possible symptoms of an oxycodone/APAP overdose and describes the various treatment options that are available.
This article from the eMedTV archives explores the risks surrounding oxycodone/APAP and pregnancy. It describes the results of research studies on the topic and discusses circumstances in which the drug could be taken during pregnancy.
This eMedTV Web page explains why it may not be safe to take oxycodone/APAP while breastfeeding. This page further discusses the risks of taking this medication and breastfeeding at the same time, and explains what to discuss with your doctor.
Oxycodone/APAP is available as a generic medication. This selection from the eMedTV Web library describes the various generic oxycodone/APAP products that are available and explains why many pharmacies only carry the generic forms of the drug.
