Oxycodone (OxyContin) Nursing Considerations

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Oxycontin

Indication

pain

Action

binds to opiate receptors in CNS altering the perception and sensation of pain

Therapeutic Class

Opioid Analgesic

Pharmacologic Class

opioid agonists, opioid agonists/nonopioid, analgesic combinations

Nursing Considerations

• may cause respiratory depression, constipation, confusion , sedation, hallucinations, urinary retention • use caution with increased intracranial pressure • don’t use with MAOIs • assess hemodynamics • assess pain • may elevate pancreatic enzymes • can cause physical dependence • assess bowel function