OXYCODONE (OXYCONTIN, ROXICODONE)

Oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone); Opioid Narcotic; Cap: 5 mg
Soln: 5 mg/mL, 20 mg/mL
Tab: 5, 15, 30 mg
Tab, CR: 10, 20, 40, 80, 160 mg
Immediate Release:
0.05 - 0.1 mg/kg PO q4-6h prn (max 5 mg/dose initially); titrate as needed for pain relief, usual max 30 mg PO q4h
Controlled Release:
>18 yrs: 10 mg PO q12h, titrate as needed for pain relief
Use immediate release drug for breakthrough pain-usual dose 1/4 to 1/3 of q12h dose