roxicodone 30mg

Roxicodone is a brand name for immediate-release oxycodone hydrochloride, a potent Schedule II prescription opioid agonist used to manage acute pain severe enough to require an opioid and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Unlike Percocet, Roxicodone contains only oxycodone and does not contain acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Because it is an immediate-release formulation, it begins working quickly to treat short-term pain, such as post-surgical pain or severe injury, rather than providing long-acting, around-the-clock pain relief like OxyContin.

Boxed Warnings & Severe Risks

• Addiction and Misuse: Roxicodone carries a high risk of physical dependence, tolerance, addiction, and diversion.
• Respiratory Depression: The medication can cause life-threatening, severely slowed, or stopped breathing. This risk is highest when first starting the medication or following a dose increase.
• Fatal Depressant Interactions: Combining Roxicodone with alcohol, benzodiazepines (like Xanax), or other central nervous system depressants causes extreme sedation, respiratory failure, coma, and death.

Common Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, and severe constipation
• Drowsiness, heavy sedation, and dizziness
• Pruritus (severe skin itching) or flushing
• Dry mouth and sweating

Emergency Response

An overdose of Roxicodone is a medical emergency characterized by shallow breathing, extreme sleepiness, pinpoint pupils, cold/clammy skin, or unresponsiveness. If an overdose is suspected, administer naloxone (Narcan) immediately if available and contact emergency services.