Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional.
1. What is Endone?
Endone is a brand name for oxycodone, an opioid pain medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
2. How does Endone work?
Endone works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which reduces the perception of pain and increases pain tolerance.
3. What is Endone used for?
Endone is used for short-term pain relief, often after surgery, injury, or for severe musculoskeletal pain when other painkillers (like paracetamol or NSAIDs) are not enough.
4. How should Endone be taken?
Endone should be taken exactly as prescribed, usually every 4–6 hours as needed. It should be swallowed whole with water and not crushed or chewed. Taking it with food may reduce stomach upset.
5. What are the common side effects?
Drowsiness or sedation Constipation Nausea or vomiting Dizziness Mild itching
6. Are there serious risks with Endone?
Yes. Serious risks include respiratory depression, severe allergic reactions, overdose, and addiction. Long-term or high-dose use increases these risks.
7. Who should avoid Endone?
Endone should be avoided in people with severe respiratory problems, liver or kidney disease, head injury, or a history of substance abuse. Use in children is highly restricted.
8. Can Endone be combined with other medications?
Endone can interact with alcohol, sedatives, sleeping tablets, or other opioids, increasing the risk of serious side effects. Always inform your doctor or pharmacist of all medications you are taking.
9. Can Endone be used in children?
Endone is generally not recommended for children, except under strict medical supervision in specific situations due to risk of severe respiratory depression.
10. When should I seek medical advice?
Seek urgent medical advice if you experience difficulty breathing, severe drowsiness, confusion, allergic reactions, persistent constipation, or if pain is not controlled despite taking Endone as prescribed.
