Oxycodone hydrochloride
Reltebon contains the active substance oxycodone hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of strong painkillers called opioids. Reltebon is used in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older to treat severe pain that can only be controlled with opioid painkillers.
Before starting to take Reltebon, you should discuss with your doctor or pharmacist:
You should consult your doctor if any of the above conditions apply or have applied to you in the past. Respiratory depression during sleepReltebon may cause respiratory depression associated with sleep, such as sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep) and hypoxemia during sleep (low oxygen levels in the blood). Symptoms may include pauses in breathing during sleep, nighttime awakenings due to shortness of breath, difficulty staying asleep, or excessive daytime sleepiness. If you or someone else notices such symptoms, you should contact your doctor. The doctor may consider reducing the dose. Slowed and shallow breathing (respiratory depression). The main risk associated with opioid overdose is slowed and shallow breathing (respiratory depression). This occurs most often in elderly or weakened patients. Tolerance, dependence, and addiction This medicine contains oxycodone, which is an opioid. It can cause dependence and/or addiction.
This medicine contains oxycodone, which is an opioid. It can cause dependence and/or addiction. |
Repeated use of opioid painkillers can lead to decreased efficacy of the medicine (the patient's body gets used to it, which is called tolerance). Repeated use of Reltebon can lead to dependence, abuse, and addiction, which can lead to life-threatening overdose. The risk may be higher when using a higher dose for a longer period. Dependence or addiction can lead to the patient not being able to control how much medicine they should take or how often they should take it. The patient may feel the need to take the medicine even if it does not relieve the pain. The risk of developing dependence or addiction varies from person to person. The risk of developing addiction or dependence on Reltebon may be higher if: the patient or a family member has ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit drugs ("addiction"); the patient is a smoker; the patient has ever had mood disorders (depression, anxiety, or personality disorder) or has been treated by a psychiatrist for other mental disorders. If you notice any of the following symptoms while taking Reltebon, it may indicate that you are developing dependence or addiction: need to take the medicine for a longer period than prescribed by the doctor; need to take a higher dose than prescribed; using the medicine for reasons other than prescribed, e.g. "to calm down" or "to fall asleep"; making repeated, unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce the use of the medicine; feeling unwell after stopping the use of the medicine and improving after resuming it ("withdrawal effect"). If you have observed any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor to discuss the best treatment plan for you, including the right time and safe way to stop the treatment (see section 3 "Stopping Reltebon"). Withdrawal symptoms If treatment is stopped suddenly, withdrawal symptoms may occur, which may include yawning, dilated pupils, tear disturbances, runny nose, tremors, sweating, restlessness, seizures, difficulty sleeping, or muscle pain. When Reltebon treatment is no longer necessary, the doctor will gradually reduce the daily dose to prevent this. Chronic non-cancer pain treatment Opioids are not the first choice for treating non-cancer pain and are not recommended as the only treatment. Opioids should be used as part of a comprehensive treatment program that includes other medicines and treatment methods. The doctor should closely monitor the patient's condition and make necessary dosage adjustments while using Reltebon to prevent dependence and abuse. Pancreatitis and bile duct disease You should contact your doctor if you 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 disease. Increased sensitivity to pain Rarely, increased sensitivity to pain (hyperalgesia) may occur, which does not respond to increased doses of oxycodone. If such a condition occurs, the doctor may reduce the dose of oxycodone or use a different opioid medicine. Improper use (injection) Reltebon is intended for oral use only. In the event of improper, intravenous injection (injection into a blood vessel), the excipients of the tablet may cause local tissue breakdown (necrosis), changes in lung tissue (pulmonary granuloma), or other serious, potentially life-threatening events. Incorrect administration The tablets should not be broken, crushed, or chewed, as this can lead to rapid release of oxycodone due to destruction of the prolonged-release properties of the tablets. Administering broken, crushed, or chewed Reltebon tablets can lead to rapid release and absorption of a potentially fatal dose of oxycodone by the patient's body (see section 3 "Taking a higher dose of Reltebon than prescribed"). Surgery It is not recommended to use Reltebon before surgery or within 24 hours after surgery. If you are going to have surgery, you should tell your doctor that you are taking Reltebon. Hormonal changes Like other opioids, Reltebon may affect the normal production of hormones in the body, such as cortisol or sex hormones, especially if the patient has taken high doses for a long time. Symptoms that may occur include nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, dizziness, sexual dysfunction, changes in menstrual cycle, or impotence. You should discuss this with your doctor.
Reltebon should not be used in children under 12 years of age, as the safety and efficacy of this age group have not been established.
You should tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines you plan to take. Concurrent use of opioids, including Reltebon, with sedative medicines such as benzodiazepines or similar medicines, increases the risk of sedation, breathing difficulties (respiratory depression), coma, and life-threatening conditions. Therefore, concurrent use should only be considered when other treatment methods are not possible. If the doctor prescribes Reltebon to be taken with sedative medicines, the dose and duration of treatment should be limited. You should tell your doctor about all sedative medicines you are taking and follow the doctor's instructions for dosing. It is helpful to inform friends or relatives about the possibility of the above symptoms. You should contact your doctor if such symptoms occur. Side effects caused by Reltebon may occur more frequently or be more severe when Reltebon is used in combination with medicines that affect brain function. Examples of side effects that may occur in this case are: slowed and shallow breathing (respiratory depression). The risk of side effects increases if you are taking antidepressant medicines (such as citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine). These medicines may interact with oxycodone, causing symptoms such as involuntary, rhythmic muscle contractions, including muscles that control eye movements, agitation, excessive sweating, tremors, increased reflexes, muscle tension, elevated body temperature above 38°C. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor. If you are taking these tablets with other medicines, the effect of these tablets or other medicines may be altered, and the risk of side effects increases. You should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:
You should also tell your doctor if you have recently undergone anesthesia.
You should not consume alcohol while taking Reltebon. Consuming alcohol while taking Reltebon may cause sedation or drowsiness or increase the risk of serious side effects, such as slowed and shallow breathing with a risk of respiratory arrest and loss of consciousness. Grapefruit juice may increase the effect of oxycodone. Therefore, you should avoid consuming grapefruit juice while taking Reltebon.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a child, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Pregnancy You should avoid taking Reltebon during pregnancy. There are limited data on the use of oxycodone in pregnant women. Oxycodone crosses the placental barrier and enters the newborn's bloodstream. Long-term use of oxycodone during pregnancy may cause withdrawal symptoms in newborns. Infants whose mothers have taken oxycodone for the last 3 to 4 weeks before birth should be monitored for respiratory depression. Breastfeeding You should not take Reltebon while breastfeeding, as oxycodone may pass into breast milk and cause slowed and shallow breathing (respiratory depression) in the breastfed child.
Oxycodone may affect your ability to drive or use machines. This is especially likely at the start of treatment with Reltebon, when the dose is increased, or when Reltebon is taken with medicines that affect brain function. If treatment is stabilized, restrictions on driving may not apply to you. The decision in each individual case is made by the doctor, taking into account the existing circumstances. You should consult your doctor about the possibility and any conditions for driving or using machines.
This medicine contains lactose. If you have been diagnosed with intolerance to some sugars, you should contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
You should always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are unsure, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist. Before starting treatment and regularly during treatment, your doctor will discuss with you what to expect from Reltebon, when and how long you should take it, when to contact your doctor, and when to stop taking it (see also "Stopping Reltebon").
The recommended initial dose is 5 mg or 10 mg of oxycodone hydrochloride, taken twice a day (every 12 hours). However, your doctor will prescribe the dose necessary to treat your pain and adjust the dosage based on the intensity of the pain and your response to treatment. Further determination of the daily dose, division into single doses, and any dose adjustments during ongoing therapy will be made by your attending physician based on your previous dosage. In no case should you change the dose without consulting your doctor. You should always be given the smallest dose sufficient to relieve the pain. Patients who have previously taken opioids may be prescribed higher doses by their doctor, taking into account their previous response to opioid treatment. Some patients taking Reltebon according to the established treatment schedule may need a fast-acting painkiller to quickly relieve breakthrough pain. Reltebon is not indicated for the treatment of breakthrough pain. You should contact your doctor if you experience breakthrough pain despite pain treatment. For the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain, a daily dose of 40 mg of oxycodone hydrochloride (20 mg taken twice a day) is usually sufficient, but higher doses may be necessary. Patients with cancer pain usually need doses ranging from 80 mg to 120 mg of oxycodone hydrochloride, which in individual cases may be increased up to 400 mg.
In elderly patients without liver or kidney dysfunction, dose adjustment is usually not necessary.
Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction or low body weight may be prescribed a lower initial dose by their doctor.
The prolonged-release tablets should be swallowed whole, with a sufficient amount of liquid (half a glass of water), in the morning and evening according to the established schedule (e.g. at 8 am and 8 pm). Reltebon can be taken with or without food. The prolonged-release tablets should not be broken, chewed, or crushed (see also section 2 "Important information before taking Reltebon").
Your doctor will inform you how long you should take Reltebon. You should not stop taking Reltebon without consulting your doctor (see "Stopping Reltebon"). If you think that the effect of Reltebon is too strong or too weak, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take a higher dose of Reltebon than prescribed or if someone else accidentally takes the tablets, you should immediately inform your doctor or local poison control center. Overdose can lead to:
In severe cases, it can lead to circulatory failure, lack of mental and physical activity, loss of consciousness, slowed heart rate, fluid accumulation in the lungs, low blood pressure, and death; taking large doses of opioid painkillers, such as oxycodone, can lead to death. You should absolutely avoid situations that require increased concentration, such as driving a vehicle.
If you take a lower dose of Reltebon than prescribed or miss a dose, the pain relief may be insufficient or the pain may not subside at all. You can take the missed tablet if the time to the next scheduled dose is at least 8 hours. Then you can continue taking the medicine according to the previously established schedule. You can also take the prolonged-release tablets if the next scheduled dose is to be taken in less than 8 hours, but in this case, you should postpone the next dose by 8 hours. In principle, you should not take Reltebon more often than every 8 hours. You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
You should not stop taking Reltebon without consulting your doctor. When stopping Reltebon, withdrawal symptoms may occur (e.g. yawning, dilated pupils, tear disturbances, runny nose, tremors, sweating, restlessness, seizures, difficulty sleeping). Therefore, it may be recommended that your doctor gradually reduce the dose. If you have any further doubts about taking this medicine, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, Reltebon can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very common side effects(may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Common side effects(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Uncommon side effects(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare side effects(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Very rare side effects(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Frequency not known(cannot be estimated from the available data):
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist.
If you experience any side effects from the above list, your doctor will take appropriate action. To prevent constipation, you should follow a diet rich in fiber and drink plenty of fluids. If you experience nausea or vomiting, your doctor may prescribe appropriate medicines.
If you experience any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, you should tell your doctor or nurse. 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, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children .This medicine should be stored in a closed and secure place, to which other people do not have access. It can be very harmful and may cause death if taken by someone it was not prescribed for. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the blister, box, and container after: EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated. Blisters:Do not store above 25°C. HDPE containers:5 mg, 10 mg: Do not store above 30°C. 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg: No special storage precautions. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. You should ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
40 mg: polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 3350, talc, yellow iron oxide (E172) 80 mg: polyvinyl alcohol, macrogol 3350, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), indigo carmine, aluminum lake (E132), yellow iron oxide (E172)
Reltebon,5 mg, prolonged-release tablets: Blue, round, biconvex tablets, 7 mm in diameter, with "OX 5" embossed on one side. Reltebon,10 mg, prolonged-release tablets: White, round, biconvex tablets, 9 mm in diameter, with "OX 10" embossed on one side. Reltebon,20 mg, prolonged-release tablets: Pink, round, biconvex tablets, 7 mm in diameter, with "OX 20" embossed on one side. Reltebon,40 mg, prolonged-release tablets: Yellow, round, biconvex tablets, 7 mm in diameter, with "OX 40" embossed on one side. Reltebon,80 mg, prolonged-release tablets: Green, round, biconvex tablets, 9 mm in diameter, with "OX 80" embossed on one side. Reltebon is available in blisters (PVC/Al) containing: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg: 30 and 60 prolonged-release tablets Reltebon is available in blisters (PVC/Al/PET/paper) with a child-resistant closure: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg: 30 and 60 prolonged-release tablets Reltebon is available in white, round, HDPE containers with a PP cap, with a child-resistant closure, containing 98 or 100 prolonged-release tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Actavis Group PTC ehf. Dalshraun 1, 220 Hafnarfjörður Iceland
Balkanpharma-Dupnitsa AD 3 Samokovsko Shosse Str. 2600 Dupnitsa Bulgaria
Sweden: Oxikodon Depot Actavis Bulgaria: Oxycodone Actavis Denmark: Reltebon Depot Hungary: Reltebon 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg retard tabletta Iceland: Oxikodon Depot Actavis Norway: Reltebon Depot Poland: Reltebon
Teva Pharmaceuticals Polska Sp. z o.o., ul. Emilii Plater 53, 00-113 Warszawa, tel. (22) 345 93 00
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