
Ask a doctor about a prescription for Oxinador
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, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist:
Oxynador may cause breathing difficulties related to sleep, 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.
You should consult a doctor if the above information applied to the patient at any point in the past. You should also consult a doctor if any of the above disorders develop during treatment with these tablets. The most serious consequence of opioid overdose is respiratory depression (slow and shallow breathing). This can lead to a decrease in oxygen levels in the blood, resulting in fainting.
The prolonged-release tablet should be swallowed whole, so as not to affect 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 "Taking a higher dose of Oxynador than recommended" in section 3).
If severe diarrhea occurs at the beginning of treatment, it may be caused by the effect of naloxone. This may indicate that bowel function is returning to normal. Such diarrhea may occur within the first 3-5 days of treatment. If diarrhea persists after 3-5 days or bothers the patient, they should contact a doctor.
In the case of switching to Oxynador after previously taking other opioid analgesics, initial withdrawal symptoms may occur, such as anxiety, sweating, and muscle pain. If the patient experiences such symptoms, special medical supervision may be necessary.
This medicine contains oxycodone, which is an opioid. Repeated use of opioid medicines can lead to decreased effectiveness of the medicine (the patient becomes accustomed to it, which is called tolerance). Repeated use of Oxynador can 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.
Dependence or abuse can cause the patient to feel that they have lost control over the dose of the medicine they take or how often they take it. The patient may feel that they need to continue taking the medicine, even if it no longer helps to relieve pain.
The risk of dependence on the medicine or addiction varies from person to person. The risk of addiction to Oxynador may be higher if:
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 a doctor to discuss the best treatment path, including when to stop taking the medicine and how to safely stop treatment (see section 3 "Stopping Oxynador treatment").
The patient should contact a doctor if they experience severe abdominal pain that may radiate to the back, nausea, vomiting, or fever, as these may be symptoms related to pancreatitis and bile duct disorders.
In the case of patients with cancer-related metastases to the peritoneum or intestinal obstruction in advanced stages of gastrointestinal cancer, the doctor should be informed of this fact.
If surgery is necessary, the doctors should be informed about the use of Oxynador.
Like other opioids, oxycodone can affect the normal production of hormones in the body, such as cortisol or sex hormones, especially if the patient has taken high doses of the medicine for a long time. If the patient experiences symptoms that persist, such as nausea (including vomiting), loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, changes in menstrual cycle, impotence, infertility, or decreased sex drive, they should discuss this with their doctor, as hormone level monitoring may be necessary.
This medicine may increase sensitivity to pain, especially at high doses. The patient should inform their doctor if this happens. It may be necessary to reduce the dose or change the medicine.
A residue of the prolonged-release tablet may be visible in the stool. The patient should not be concerned, as the active substances (oxycodone hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride) have already been released and absorbed during the passage of the tablet through the digestive system.
The tablets are not suitable for treating withdrawal symptoms.
Never misuse Oxynador, especially if you are dependent on drugs. In people addicted to substances such as heroin, morphine, or methadone, misusing these tablets can cause severe withdrawal symptoms, as they contain naloxone. Pre-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 misuse can also lead to other serious consequences and even death.
The use of these tablets may result in a positive test for stimulants (doping).
Using Oxynador as a stimulant can be life-threatening.
The patient should tell their doctor or pharmacist about all medicines they are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines they plan to take.
The risk of side effects increases if the patient is taking antidepressants (such as citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine). These medicines can interact with oxycodone, which may 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 patient should contact their doctor.
Concomitant use of opioids, including oxycodone hydrochloride, and sedatives, such as benzodiazepines or similar medicines, increases the risk of drowsiness, breathing difficulties (respiratory failure), coma, and can be life-threatening. Therefore, concomitant use of these medicines should only be considered when other treatment options are not possible.
If the doctor prescribes Oxynador together with sedatives, they should limit the dose and duration of concomitant use.
The patient should inform their doctor about all sedatives they are taking and strictly follow the doctor's dosage instructions. It may be helpful to inform friends or relatives to be aware of the above symptoms. If such symptoms occur, the patient should contact their doctor.
Examples of sedatives or medicines with a similar effect are:
In the case of concomitant use of these tablets and other medicines, the effect of both the tablets and the medicines listed below may change.
The patient should inform their doctor about taking 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. The patient should avoid drinking grapefruit juice 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 a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
The patient should avoid taking these tablets during pregnancy if possible. Long-term use of prolonged-release tablets during pregnancy may cause withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. If oxycodone hydrochloride is used during delivery, the newborn may experience respiratory depression (slow and shallow breathing).
Breastfeeding
The patient should stop breastfeeding 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 long-term.
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 long time, these disturbances disappear.
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 previously 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 instructed. In case of doubts, the patient should consult a 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 in the form of 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, 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). The prolonged-release tablets should not be broken, chewed, or crushed (see section 2 "Warnings and precautions").
This only applies to single-dose blisters with a child-resistant closure:
Oxynador is available in single-dose blisters with a child-resistant closure. The prolonged-release tablet should be removed from the blister as follows:

As a rule, the patient should not take these tablets for longer than necessary. If the patient is undergoing long-term treatment with these tablets, the treating doctor should regularly check if the patient still needs them.
If the patient has taken a higher dose of the tablets than recommended, they should immediately contact a doctor.
Overdose of the medicine may be characterized by:
In severe cases, loss of consciousness (coma), water retention in the lungs, and circulatory collapse may occur, which can lead to death in some cases.
The patient should avoid activities that require increased attention, such as driving vehicles.
or taking a lower dose than prescribed may result in inadequate pain relief.
If the patient has forgotten to take a dose, they should follow the instructions:
The patient should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
The patient should not stop taking Oxynador without consulting a doctor.
If treatment is no longer necessary, the patient should gradually reduce the daily dose after consulting a doctor. This can help avoid withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety, restlessness, sweating, and muscle pain.
If the patient has any further doubts about taking these tablets, they should consult a 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 immediately contact their doctor.
Slow and shallow breathing (respiratory depression) is the main risk associated with opioid overdose. It occurs mainly in elderly and frail patients. Opioids can also cause a significant drop in blood pressure in sensitive patients.
The following side effects have been observed in patients treated for pain:
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Unknown(frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
Oxycodone may cause breathing difficulties (respiratory depression), pinpoint pupils, bronchial spasms, and smooth muscle spasms, 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 1,000 people):
Unknown(frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
If side effects occur, including any side effects not listed in the leaflet, the patient should tell their doctor or pharmacist. 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
Phone: +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.
The patient should not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after the abbreviation "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.
The batch number is stated on the packaging after the abbreviation "Lot".
The patient should not store the medicine at temperatures above 30°C.
The patient should store the medicine in its original packaging to protect it 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 a 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 medicinal product, the patient should contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
KRKA-POLSKA Sp. z o.o.
ul. Równoległa 5
02-235 Warsaw
Phone: 22 57 37 500
Date of last revision of the leaflet:08.08.2024
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