Tylox is a medication that can be prescribed to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. This page from the eMedTV library explains how this combination drug works, discusses its abuse potential, and lists common side effects of the medicine.
Common Tylox side effects include itching, drowsiness, and nausea with or without vomiting. This eMedTV resource lists other possible side effects of Tylox, including less common but potentially serious side effects that require medical attention.
Constipation is a predictable, expected side effect of Tylox (oxycodone/APAP). This eMedTV Web page further discusses the association between Tylox and constipation, and explains how you can prevent and treat constipation due to this medication.
Tylox is used for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. This article on the eMedTV Web site also lists possible off-label Tylox uses, describes how this drug works, and explains whether it is approved for use in children.
The standard recommended Tylox dosage is one capsule every six hours as needed for pain. This eMedTV Web page offers other important Tylox dosing information and includes a list of precautions and tips for taking this medication.
If alcohol, antihistamines, or sleep medications are combined with Tylox, drug interactions can occur. As this eMedTV page explains, Tylox interactions could increase your risk of side effects, such as memory loss, confusion, or difficulty breathing.
If you have asthma, tell your doctor before using Tylox. This eMedTV page lists other conditions to tell your doctor about before using Tylox. Warnings and precautions on what side effects may occur and who should not take Tylox are also listed here.
A Tylox (oxycodone/APAP) overdose may cause liver failure, cardiac arrest, or even loss of life. This eMedTV resource lists symptoms that may occur with an overdose of the acetaminophen and oxycodone components of Tylox.
Pregnant women should only take Tylox (oxycodone/APAP) if the benefits outweigh any potential risks. This eMedTV article provides more information on Tylox and pregnancy, and explains what problems may occur if the drug is used at the end of a pregnancy.
Women who are breastfeeding should use extra caution while taking Tylox (oxycodone/APAP). This eMedTV page offers more details on Tylox and breastfeeding, including information on what problems may occur in a nursing infant.
Tylox (oxycodone/APAP) is currently available in both brand-name and generic form. This segment from the eMedTV archives describes generic Tylox in more detail and lists some of the drug companies that manufacture these products.
People can become addicted to Tylox (oxycodone/APAP), especially if they are predisposed to drug abuse. This eMedTV page lists common signs of Tylox addiction and explains where you can get help if you suspect someone is struggling with an addiction.
If you stop taking Tylox (oxycodone/APAP) too abruptly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms. This eMedTV Web page lists possible Tylox withdrawal symptoms and explains what your doctor can do to help minimize them when you stop taking the drug.
