Does Oxycodone Hydrochloride Interact with Roxicodone?
Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Roxicodone have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 1 includes clinically significant drug interactions with ROXICODONE. Table 1: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with ROXICODONE Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of ROXICODONE and CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase the plasma concentration of oxycodone, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects. These effects could be more pronounced with concomitant use of ROXICODONE and CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 inhibitors, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of ROXICODONE is achieved [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Oxycodone Hydrochloride and your doctor is considering prescribing Roxicodone (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider