Proladone

Generic Name: Oxycodone pectinate
Product Name: Proladone

Indication

Proladone is used for the relief of moderate to severe pain

Action

Proladone is an opioid medication.

Opioids act on opioid receptors in the nervous system to reduce the sensation of pain.

As well as relieving pain, Proladone also decreases breathing and causes constipation

Dose advice

The initial dose 5â??15 mg every 4â??6 hours.
This dose may be adjusted depending on the individual patients response.

With controlled release formulations 10 mg is given every 12 hours and this dose may be adjusted depending on the individual patients response.

Controlled release formulations should not be used for initial therapy.
If Proladone is given rectally the dose is 30 mg every 6â??8 hours.
Older patients usually require lower doses.

Common side effects

Nausea
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Dizziness and light-headedness when moving form a lying to standing position
Difficulty urinating
Constipation with prolonged use