OXYCODONE hydrochloride, 5mg, immediate-release tab.
NST
DORAOXCD5T-
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07/11/2024, 18:08:37
2.2 - Opioid analgesics
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
N02AA05
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
Substance listed as Narcotic Drug or Psychotropic Substance, and as precursors. Other substances may be subject to restrictions according to national regulations. These substances require an import permit from the country of destination when ordering.
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
OXYCODONE - NST
- In the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023 (Therapeutic alternative to morphine)
- In the INCB List of Narcotic Drugs under International Control (Yellow list)
Therapeutic Action
Semi-synthetic opioid analgesic
Indications
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Instructions for use
Oral oxycodone has about 1.5 times the effect of an equivalent amount of oral morphine.
The oral solution is intended for paediatric use.
Injectable naloxone (specific opioid antagonist) should be systematically ordered together with oxycodone.
Distribution to be controlled: narcotics register or supervision of amounts in and out, and storage under lock and key (Cf Introduction: Narcotic and psychotropic medicines under international control).
Storage
Below 25ºC