Oxycodone hydrochloride + naloxone hydrochloride
Oxynador is a prolonged-release tablet, which means that the active substances are released from the tablet over a longer period. Their effect lasts for 12 hours. These tablets can only be used in adults.
Oxynador is indicated for the treatment of severe pain that can only be adequately controlled with opioid analgesics.
Oxynador contains oxycodone hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride as active substances. Oxycodone hydrochloride is responsible for the analgesic effect of Oxynador and is a strong opioid analgesic. The second active substance of Oxynador, naloxone hydrochloride, is intended to alleviate some of the side effects that occur during treatment with opioid analgesics.
Before starting treatment with Oxynador, the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted:
Oxynador may cause sleep-related breathing disorders, such as sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep) and sleep-related hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood). Symptoms may include pauses in breathing during sleep, waking up due to shortness of breath, difficulty falling asleep, or excessive daytime sleepiness. If the patient or another person observes such symptoms, they should contact a doctor. The doctor may recommend reducing the dose of the medicine.
This medicine contains oxycodone, which is an opioid. Repeated use of opioid medicines can lead to reduced effectiveness of the medicine (the patient becomes accustomed to it, which is called tolerance). Repeated use of Oxynador may lead to dependence and abuse, which can lead to life-threatening overdose. The risk of these side effects may increase with increasing dose and longer treatment duration.
If the patient notices any of the following symptoms while taking Oxynador, it may indicate that they are developing tolerance to the medicine or are becoming dependent:
If any of these symptoms are observed, the patient should contact their doctor to discuss the best course of treatment, including when to stop taking the medicine and how to safely stop treatment (see section 3 "Stopping Oxynador treatment").
The tablets are not suitable for treating withdrawal symptoms. Oxynador should never be abused, especially in the case of drug dependence. In people dependent on substances such as heroin, morphine, or methadone, abusing these tablets can cause severe withdrawal symptoms, as they contain naloxone. Existing withdrawal symptoms may worsen.
The tablets should not be misused by dissolving and injecting the contents of the tablets (e.g., into blood vessels). The tablets contain talc, which can cause local tissue breakdown (necrosis) and changes in lung tissue (pulmonary granulomas). Such abuse can also lead to other serious consequences and even death.
Taking these tablets may result in a positive test for stimulants (doping). Using Oxynador as a stimulant can be life-threatening.
The doctor or pharmacist should be informed about all medicines currently being taken or recently taken, as well as any medicines that the patient plans to take.
The risk of side effects increases if the patient is taking antidepressant medicines (such as citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine). These medicines may interact with oxycodone, which can cause the patient to experience symptoms such as involuntary, rhythmic muscle contractions, including muscles that control eye movements, agitation, excessive sweating, tremors, increased reflexes, increased muscle tone, and elevated body temperature above 38°C.
If these symptoms occur, the doctor should be contacted.
The concurrent use of opioids, including oxycodone hydrochloride, and sedative medicines such as benzodiazepines or similar medicines increases the risk of drowsiness, breathing difficulties (respiratory failure), coma, and can be life-threatening. Therefore, the concurrent use of these medicines should only be considered when other treatment options are not possible.
If the doctor prescribes Oxynador together with sedative medicines, they should limit the dose and duration of concurrent use.
The doctor should be informed about all sedative medicines being taken, and the doctor's instructions regarding dosage should be followed carefully. It may be helpful to inform friends or relatives to be aware of the above symptoms. If such symptoms occur, the doctor should be contacted.
Examples of sedative medicines or medicines with a similar effect are:
In the event of concurrent use of these tablets and other medicines, the effect of both the tablets and the medicines may change.
The doctor should be informed about the use of medicines such as:
No interaction is expected between Oxynador and paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid, or naltrexone.
Drinking alcohol while taking Oxynador may cause drowsiness or increase the risk of serious side effects, such as shallow breathing with a risk of apnea and loss of consciousness. It is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking Oxynador. Grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking these tablets.
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
Oxynador should be avoided in pregnant women whenever possible. Long-term use of prolonged-release tablets during pregnancy may cause withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. If oxycodone hydrochloride is used during delivery, it may cause respiratory depression in the newborn (slow and shallow breathing).
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding should be stopped while taking these tablets. Oxycodone hydrochloride passes into breast milk. It is not known whether naloxone hydrochloride also passes into breast milk. Therefore, the risk to the breastfed infant cannot be excluded if the mother takes Oxynador for a long time.
Oxynador may impair the ability to drive and use machines. Such effects can be expected especially at the beginning of treatment with Oxynador, after each dose increase, or when switching to another medicine. However, when the patient has been taking a fixed dose of Oxynador for a longer period, these disturbances will subside.
Oxynador has been associated with drowsiness and sudden sleep episodes. If the patient experiences this side effect, they should not drive or operate machinery. The patient should discuss this with their doctor if they experience such side effects.
The patient should consult their doctor about the possibility of driving or operating machinery.
The medicine contains lactose (milk sugar). If the patient has been diagnosed with intolerance to some sugars, they should contact their doctor before taking these tablets.
This medicine should always be taken exactly as the doctor has told the patient. If the patient is not sure, they should ask their doctor or pharmacist.
Before starting treatment and regularly during treatment, the doctor will discuss with the patient the expected symptoms of taking Oxynador, when and for how long the patient should take it, when the patient should contact the doctor, and when the patient should stop taking Oxynador (see "Stopping Oxynador treatment").
Oxynador is available as prolonged-release tablets, which means that the active substances are released over a longer period. Their effect lasts for 12 hours.
The prolonged-release tablets should be swallowed whole, without chewing, to avoid disrupting the slow release of oxycodone hydrochloride from the prolonged-release tablet. The tablets should not be broken, chewed, or crushed. Taking a broken, chewed, or crushed tablet can lead to the absorption of a potentially fatal dose of oxycodone hydrochloride (see section 3 "Taking a higher dose of Oxynador than recommended").
Pain relief
The initial dose is usually 10 mg of oxycodone hydrochloride + 5 mg of naloxone hydrochloride in the form of a prolonged-release tablet every 12 hours.
The doctor will decide on any necessary dose adjustments during treatment. The doctor will adjust the dose according to the severity of the pain and the patient's individual sensitivity. The patient should receive the smallest effective dose to control the pain. If the patient has previously taken opioid analgesics, treatment with Oxynador can be started with higher doses.
The maximum daily dose is 160 mg of oxycodone hydrochloride and 80 mg of naloxone hydrochloride. If the patient requires a higher dose, the doctor may recommend additional doses of oxycodone hydrochloride without naloxone hydrochloride. However, the maximum daily dose should not exceed 400 mg of oxycodone hydrochloride.
If additional doses of oxycodone hydrochloride are given without naloxone hydrochloride, the beneficial effect of naloxone hydrochloride on bowel function may be disrupted.
If the doctor recommends switching from Oxynador to another opioid medicine, bowel function may worsen.
If the patient experiences pain before the next dose of Oxynador is due, it may be necessary to use a fast-acting painkiller. These tablets are not intended for this purpose.
In such cases, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
The doctor will decide what dose the patient should take daily and how to divide the daily dose into morning and evening doses.
If the patient feels that the effect of the tablets is too strong or too weak, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
Usually, no dose adjustment is necessary in elderly patients with normal liver and/or kidney function.
If the patient has impaired kidney function or mild liver failure, the doctor will prescribe these tablets with caution. If the patient has moderate to severe liver failure, these tablets should not be used (see also section 2 "When not to take Oxynador" and "Warnings and precautions").
Oxynador has not been studied in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. The safety and efficacy of the medicine in children and adolescents have not been established. Therefore, Oxynador should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Oral use.
The tablets should be swallowed whole (without chewing), with a sufficient amount of liquid (½ glass of water). The tablets can be taken with or without food. The tablets should be taken every 12 hours, according to the established treatment plan (e.g., in the morning at 8:00, in the evening at 20:00). Prolonged-release tablets should not be broken, chewed, or crushed (see section 2 "Warnings and precautions").
This only applies to single-dose blisters with child-resistant closure:
Oxynador is available in single-dose blisters with child-resistant closure. The prolonged-release tablet should be removed from the blister as follows:
As a rule, the tablets should not be taken for longer than necessary. If the patient is undergoing long-term treatment with these tablets, the treating doctor should regularly check whether the patient still needs them.
If the patient has taken a higher dose of the tablets than recommended, they should contact their doctor immediately.
Overdose of the medicine may cause:
In severe cases, loss of consciousness (coma), fluid accumulation in the lungs, and circulatory collapse may occur, which can lead to death in some cases.
Activities that require increased attention, such as driving, should be avoided.
or taking a lower dose than prescribed will result in inadequate pain relief.
If the patient has missed a dose, they should follow the instructions:
A double dose should not be taken to make up for a missed dose.
Treatment should not be stopped without consulting a doctor.
If treatment is no longer necessary, the daily dose should be gradually reduced after consulting a doctor. This can help avoid withdrawal symptoms, such as restlessness, especially agitation, sweating, and muscle pain.
If the patient has any further doubts about taking these tablets, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, Oxynador can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If any of the following side effects occur, the patient should contact their doctor immediately.
Slow and shallow breathing (respiratory depression) is the main risk associated with opioid overdose. It usually occurs in elderly and frail patients. Opioids can also cause a severe drop in blood pressure in sensitive patients.
The following side effects have been observed in patients treated for pain:
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1000 people):
Unknown(frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
Oxycodone may cause breathing problems (respiratory depression), pupil constriction, bronchial muscle contractions, and smooth muscle contractions, as well as inhibition of the cough reflex.
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1000 people):
Unknown(frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
If side effects occur, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, the doctor or pharmacist should be informed. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Drug Safety Monitoring of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products:
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw
Tel.: +48 22 49 21 301
Fax: +48 22 49 21 309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
By reporting side effects, more information can be collected on the safety of the medicine.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
The batch number is stated on the packaging after "Lot".
Do not store above 30°C.
Store in the original packaging to protect from moisture.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The patient should ask their pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
10 mg + 5 mg, prolonged-release tablets (tablets): white, oval, slightly convex on both sides, prolonged-release tablets with "10" embossed on one side of the tablet (dimensions: 9.5 mm x 4.5 mm)
20 mg + 10 mg, prolonged-release tablets (tablets): light pink, oval, slightly convex on both sides, prolonged-release tablets with "20" embossed on one side of the tablet (dimensions: 9.5 mm x 4.5 mm)
40 mg + 20 mg, prolonged-release tablets (tablets): brown-yellow, capsule-shaped, slightly convex on both sides, prolonged-release tablets with "40" embossed on one side of the tablet (dimensions: 14.0 mm x 6.0 mm)
10 mg + 5 mg:
Packaging:10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 98, 100, or 112 prolonged-release tablets in child-resistant blisters, in a cardboard box.
20 mg + 10 mg, 40 mg + 20 mg:
Packaging:10, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 98, 100, or 112 prolonged-release tablets in child-resistant blisters, in a cardboard box.
This only applies to single-dose blisters with child-resistant closure:
10 mg + 5 mg:
Packaging:10x1, 14x1, 20x1, 28x1, 30x1, 50x1, 56x1, 60x1, 90x1, 98x1, 100x1, or 112x1 prolonged-release tablet in single-dose child-resistant blisters, in a cardboard box.
20 mg + 10 mg, 40 mg + 20 mg:
Packaging:10x1, 20x1, 28x1, 30x1, 50x1, 56x1, 60x1, 90x1, 98x1, 100x1, or 112x1 prolonged-release tablet in single-dose child-resistant blisters, in a cardboard box.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto, Šmarješka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia
KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto, Šmarješka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia
TAD Pharma GmbH, Heinz-Lohmann-Straße 5, 27472 Cuxhaven, Germany
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area and in the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) under the following names:
To obtain more detailed information on this medicine, the patient should contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
KRKA-POLSKA Sp. z o.o.
ul. Równoległa 5
02-235 Warsaw
Tel. 22 57 37 500
Date of last revision of the leaflet:08.08.2024
Belgium, Germany | Oxycodon/Naloxon Krka |
Bulgaria | Адолакс |
Czech Republic, Estonia | Noldoxen |
Denmark, Finland, Sweden | Oxycodone/Naloxone Krka |
Ireland | Nolxado |
Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia | Adolax |
Hungary, Latvia | Oxynador |
Lithuania, Romania | Dolnada |
Portugal | Oxicodona + Naloxona TAD |
United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) | Oxycodone hydrochloride/Naloxone hydrochloride |
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