oxycodone (Oxycontin)
Class:
Analgesics: Opioid Agonists
Indication:
Moderate to severe pain, promotion of sedation.
Mode of Action:
Binds to opioid receptors in the CNS.
Cautions:
Not in source
Indication:
Sedation, GI upset (especially constipation), hypotension, urinary retention, Life threatening respiratory depression, addiction, abuse, neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.
NC/PT:
Monitor pain level, vital signs, respiratory status. Administer naloxone for overdose! Naloxone reverses analgesia and causes immediate withdrawal (e.g., hypertension, tachycardia, agitation). Increase fluid and fiber intake.