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OxyContin OC 80mg
OxyContin OC 80mg are OCs, ox, and oxy. extended-release tablets indicated for the management of severe pain where around-the-clock opioid treatment is needed and alternative pain relief options are not adequate.
What is OxyContin OC 80mg?
OxyContin, a trade name for the narcotic oxycodone hydrochloride, is a painkiller available in the United States . OxyContin is use to moderate to severe pain resulting from injuries, bursitis, neuralgia. Individuals abuse OxyContin for the euphoric effect it produces—an effect similar to that associated with heroin use.
What does OxyContin look like?
OxyContin is available as a 10 milligram (mg), 20 mg, 40 mg, or 80 mg tablet. The tablets vary in color and size according to dosage. The tablets are imprinted with the letters OC on one side and the number of milligrams on the opposite side.
How is OxyContin OC 80mg abused?
OxyContin tablets have a controlledrelease feature and are designed to be swallowed whole. In order to bypass the controlled-release feature, abusers either chew or crush the tablets. Crushed tablets can be snorted or dissolved in water and injected.
Who abuses OxyContin?
OxyContin abuse among high school students is a particular problem. Four percent of high school seniors in the United States abused the drug at least once in the past year.
What are the risks?
Individuals who abuse OxyContin risk developing tolerance for the drug. Meaning they must take increasingly higher doses to achieve the same effects. Long-term abuse of the drug can lead to physical dependence and addiction. Individuals who become dependent upon or also addicted to the drug may experience withdrawal symptoms.
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