Oxynorm 20mg

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1. Why am I taking OxyNorm capsules?

OxyNorm capsules contain the active ingredient oxycodone hydrochloride. Oxycodone belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics.

OxyNorm capsules are used to provide the short-term management of severe pain when other forms of treatment have failed or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain.

Your doctor, however, may prescribe it for another purpose.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why it has been prescribed for you.

As with all strong painkillers, your body may become used to you taking OxyNorm capsules. Taking it may result in physical dependence. Physical dependence means that you may experience withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking oxycodone suddenly, so it is important to take it exactly as directed by your doctor.

2. What should I know before I take OxyNorm capsules?

Warnings

Long-term use of OxyNorm capsules may result in a decrease in sex hormone levels which may affect sperm production in men and the menstrual cycle in females. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Do not take OxyNorm capsules if you:

• are allergic to oxycodone hydrochloride, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
• have any breathing problems such as acute asthma, chronic bronchitis or impaired lung function
• are severely drowsy or have a reduced level of consciousness
• suffer from irregular or fast heartbeats or changes in the way the heart beats
• have heart problems due to long-term lung disease
• have just consumed a large amount of alcohol, regularly consume large amounts of alcohol or have confusion and shaking due to alcohol withdrawal
• suffer from convulsions, fits or seizures
• have a head injury, brain tumour or have raised pressure within the head, brain or spinal cord
• have sudden severe abdominal pain
• have a condition where your stomach empties more slowly than it should, or your small bowel does not work properly
• are about to have an operation (including surgery on your spine for pain relief in the next 6 hours)
• have severe kidney or liver disease
• take a medicine for depression called a ‘monoamine oxidase inhibitor’ or have taken any in the last two weeks.

Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 18 years of age.

Check with your doctor if you:

• have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.
• have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following:
  – have sleep apnoea (temporarily stopping breathing while you sleep)
  – low blood pressure
  – increased prostate size or difficulty passing urine
  – chronic lung, liver or kidney disease
  – disease of your gall bladder or bile duct
  – inflammation of the pancreas
  – underactive adrenal glands
  – underactive thyroid gland
  – inflammatory bowel disease or recent abdominal surgery
  – severe mental condition involving losing contact with reality, hearing voices or an inability to think clearly
  – an addiction or history of abuse of alcohol, opioids or other drugs

During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information under Section 6. Are there any side effects?

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. This medicine is not recommended to be taken during labour.

Oxycodone given to the mother during labour can cause breathing problems and signs of withdrawal in the newborn.

Tell your doctor if you are breast feeding or planning to breastfeed. Oxycodone can pass into the breast milk and can affect the baby. Your doctor can discuss with you the risks involved.

If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell them before you take any OxyNorm capsules.

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant whilst taking this medicine.

Like most medicines of this kind, OxyNorm capsules are not recommended to be taken during pregnancy. Your doctor will discuss the risks of taking them if you are pregnant.

Are there any side effects?

All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.

See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions about side effects.

Drinking alcohol

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking OxyNorm capsules.

Drinking alcohol whilst taking OxyNorm capsules may make you feel more sleepy and increase the risk of serious side effects such as shallow breathing with the risk of stopping breathing and loss of consciousness