MEDICATION RECORD

**Complete one sheet per drug

Generic and trade (product) name of drug : Oxycodone HCI

Classification and sub-classification of the drug: Narcotic (Opiate agonist)
Are there any dosing considerations related to the clients age? No
Is this drug within the safe dose range? 5-10 mg, PRN (4 hrs), yes
1. Why is the client receiving this
medication?

PRN pain related to diagnosis of arterial

occlusion

2. How does this medication work in the

body? How can you evaluate the
effectiveness?

Binds with specific receptors in the CNS

to alter perception of pain and emotional
response
Assess pt. pain level

3. What are the major side effects of this

medication?

Constipation, respiratory depression,

sedation

4. Are there any food interactions?

Alcohol

5. Are there any special considerations

(administration, teaching, nursing
etc) when giving this medication to
the client?

Do not chew or crush.

Interferes with serum amylase and blood
glucose testing.
High abuse potential.
Monitor respiratory depression.

Misc. Comments