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Front And Back Faces Of A 40mg Oxycontin Tablet |
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What Is Oxycodone
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OxyContin, developed in 1996, is popular among Heroin users and people already addicted to other prescription painkillers. OxyContin, and its generic name Oxycodone, is a specific drug in the Oxycodone family of narcotics. Oxycodone is also found in prescription painkillers such as Percodan and Tylox, but the dosage is much smaller. Oxycodone is similar to codeine, but is more potent and has a higher dependence potential. It is effective orally and is marketed in combination with aspirin (Percodan) or acetaminophen (Percocet) for the relief of pain. Designed as time-release tablets, addicts and other users take the tablets and crush them into powder and take the drug by snorting the powder or dissolve it in water, filter out the insoluble material, and injecting like Heroin. By doing this, the user enables the full dosage to hit the body at once, which can overwhelm the nervous system and shut down the heart. Some users ingest OxyContin with Ecstasy which is even more deadly. Effects of OxyContin (tablets) are similar to Heroin or Morphine. (Euphoria, sleepy, tired). Oxycontin (Oxycodone) has been described as a drug that is as close to Heroin as you can get. OxyContin is a respiratory depressant. When used with other depressants like alcohol or other depressant drugs you have the accumulative effect which, causes your breathing to stop, cardiovascular system stops, then your heart will stops functioning. |
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Effects And Risks Of Oxycodone
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Effects of Oxycodone: - Dryness of the mouth Confusion Sedation Light-headedness Respiratory Depression Nausea Vomiting Headache Sweating Constipation Risks of Oxycodone:- Slow breathing Seizures Dizziness Weakness Loss of consciousness Coma Confusion Tiredness Cold Clammy Skin Small Pupils |
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More Information On Oxycodone
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OxyContin (tablets) delivers the narcotic Oxycodone to patients battling pain from cancer or other debilitating conditions. Oxycodone itself is nothing new - it's been used in a variety of painkillers since the early 1960s. However, OxyContin contains a much higher concentration of the drug that, like Heroin, is derived from Opium. Oxycodone is an opiate and, as with most opiates, is addictive. Some people find opiates very appealing and with even moderate use, can find themselves using more than they want to. With regular use, the body becomes physically dependent upon the substance, causing withdrawal symptoms if use is ceased. |
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