This pill here is called the oxycontin (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled release) tablets. They are an opioid analgesic supplied in 10 mg, 20 mg,40 mg, and 80 mg tablet strengths for oral administration. The tablet strengths describe the amount of oxycodone per tablet as the hydrochloride salt. The structural formula for oxycodone hydrochloride is as follows: The chemical formula is 4, 5-epoxy-14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one hydrochloride. Oxycontin was approved by the FDA in 1995, an opium derivative, which is the same ingredient in percodan and percocet.Oxycontin is intended for use by terminal cancer patients and chronic pain sufferers. It has been linked to at least 120 overdose deaths nationwide. No prescription drug in the last 20 years has been so widely abused after its release.
Symptoms of an overdose from OxyContin are:
low breathing
seizures
dizziness
confusion
anorexia
dry mouth
weakness
loss of consciousness
coma
confusion
tiredness
cold and clammy skin
small pupils
For more information go to http://www.fda.gov/
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