OxyContin is sometimes referred to as "poor man's heroin," despite the high price it commands at the street level. OxyContin is, however, relatively inexpensive for those covered by health insurance, since the insurance provider covers most costs associated with doctor visits and the prescription.
Unfortunately, many OxyContin abusers whose health insurance will no longer pay for prescriptions and who cannot afford the high street-level prices are attracted to heroin. For example, in West Virginia the availability of lower cost heroin is attracting many OxyContin abusers who have never used heroin. Opioids, Pain, and Addiction Addiction to opioids used for legitimate medical purposes under a qualified physician's care is rare. Licit Retail.
However, this overdose can be deadly or can result in permanent brain damage if treatment is delayed and a large amount of oxycodone and hydrocodone is taken. Clinical toxicology. In: Rifai N, ed. St Louis, MO: Elsevier; chap Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap Toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring. Editorial team. Hydrocodone and oxycodone are opioids, drugs that are mostly used to treat extreme pain.
Poisonous Ingredient. The most common painkillers that include these two ingredients are: Norco OxyContin Percocet Percodan Vicodin Vicodin ES These medicines may also be combined with the non-narcotic medicine, acetaminophen Tylenol. Before Calling Emergency.
The following information is helpful for emergency assistance: The person's age, weight, and condition Name of product as well as the ingredients and strength, if known The time it was swallowed The amount swallowed If the medicine was prescribed for the person However, DO NOT delay calling for help if this information is not immediately available.
What to Expect at the Emergency Room. Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible. The person may receive: Activated charcoal Airway support, including oxygen, breathing tube through the mouth intubation , and breathing machine ventilator Blood and urine tests Chest x-ray CT computed tomography, or advanced imaging scan ECG electrocardiogram, or heart tracing Fluids through a vein intravenous or IV Laxative Medicines to treat symptoms, including naloxone, an antidote to reverse the effect of the poison, many doses may be needed Additional therapies may be needed if the person took hydrocodone and oxycodone with other drugs, such as Tylenol or aspirin.
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