Oxycontin Tablets / Controlled-release

Oxycodone HCl
15mg
PURDUE PHARMACEUTICALS LP
Pack size 20's (10's Blister x 2)
Dispensing mode CD-Narcotic
Source USA
AgentCITY MEDICAL STORE
Retail Price 195.50 AED

Indications

Oxycontin Tablets / Controlled-release is used for: For the treatment of diarrhoea, pulmonary oedema and for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.

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Mechanism of Action

Oxycodone acts as a weak agonist at mu, kappa, and delta opioid receptors within the central nervous system (CNS). Oxycodone primarily affects mu-type opioid receptors, which are coupled with G-protein receptors and function as modulators, both positive and negative, of synaptic transmission via G-proteins that activate effector proteins. Binding of the opiate stimulates the exchange of GTP for GDP on the G-protein complex. As the effector system is adenylate cyclase and cAMP located at the inner surface of the plasma membrane, opioids decrease intracellular cAMP by inhibiting adenylate cyclase. Subsequently, the release of nociceptive neurotransmitters such as substance P, GABA, dopamine, acetylcholine, and noradrenaline is inhibited. Opioids such as oxycodone also inhibit the release of vasopressin, somatostatin, insulin, and glucagon. Opioids close N-type voltage-operated calcium channels (kappa-receptor agonist) and open calcium-dependent inwardly rectifying potassium channels (mu and delta receptor agonist). This results in hyperpolarization and reduced neuronal excitability.

Note

Oxycontin 15mg Tablets / Controlled-release manufactured by PURDUE PHARMACEUTICALS LP. Its generic name is Oxycodone HCl. Oxycontin is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Oxycontin Tablets / Controlled-release is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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