Generic Oxycontin OC 80 mg

Oxycontin OC 80 mg or the OC 80 pill is classified under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) of Scheduled II in which there is a high risk of addiction and misuse. Use of this green round OC 80 pill is a long-term opioid treatment that is used to get relief from chronic or adverse pain. In 1995, Oxycontin OC 80 mg was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Oxycontin belongs to a class of opioids that is used to treat mild to chronic pain. Green OC 80 pill is an extended-release form of the drug that cannot be used as in-needed medicine. It was reformulated in 2010 to minimize its abuse. The dose of OC 80 mg is recommended for patients who are opioid-tolerant to its potency. Administering higher dosages of this medicine in non-opioid-tolerant patients may cause severe health complications. It is a drug that is prescribed for use by a healthcare provider.

The function of Green OC 80 Pill

Oxycontin OC 80 mg stimulates the mu-opioid receptor in the brain. It inhibits the pain signals which is sent from the body to the brain. This is how this medicine works to reduce the pain.

Side Effects of Oxycontin OC 80 mg Tablet

Usage of any medicine may cause side effects such as muscle stiffness, diarrhea, shivering, hallucination, dizziness, constipation, etc.

Precautions

• Usage of 80 mg Oxycontin OC drug should not be discontinued abruptly, or you may develop withdrawal symptoms.
• Overdose of the drug may cause detrimental respiratory disorders.
• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to opioid analgesics.
• Do not drink alcohol during treatment.

It is a round and green-colored drug with the imprint OC 80. The supplier is Purdue Pharma LP company.