Oxyfast is a brand name for the generic drug, oxycodone, which is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is in a class of medications called opioid, or narcotic, analgesics. Narcotics can be habit forming and should only be used by the individual for whom they are prescribed. Side effects can include withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication, respiratory problems and neurological issues.
Respiratory
According to MayoClinic.com, respiratory side effects of Oxyfast include difficult or labored breathing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, wheezing, rapid breathing, and shallow breathing. Respiratory side effects are uncomfortable and can increase the perception of pain for the individual. This drug affects the central nervous system and the area of the brain that controls breathing.
Neurological
Neurological side effects impact the brain, spinal cord and ability of the peripheral nerves to function correctly. According to Drugs.com, neurological side effects include seizures, confusion, fainting, dizziness and headache. These side effects will disappear when the drug is discontinued, but may become worse during withdrawal from the drug.
Gastrointestinal
According to RxList.com, gastrointestinal side effects include anorexia, diarrhea, gingivitis, nausea and vomiting, difficulty swallowing and inflammation of the tongue. These side effects will also disappear as the drug is withdrawn from the body. Additionally, individuals may experience severe constipation because the narcotic slows the movement of the intestinal tract, causing the extraction of more fluid and the stool to become hard. Some individuals will experience more gastrointestinal side effects, depending on individual chemical make-up and the amount of medication required to treat the pain.
Renal
According to MayoClinic.com, urinary side effects include decreased urinary output, decreased urinary volume, difficult or painful urination or dribbling urine between bathroom visits. Patients may also experience burning while urinating or feelings of crawling, itching, numbness or tingling in the urinary tract.
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