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Oxycodone with naloxone - Pain

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Oxycodone with naloxone
Indication :
Pain
Group Name :
Keywords :
opioids, severe pain, idiopathic restless legs syndrome' low value medicines, drugs of low clinical value, LVM, drugs of limited clinical value, PNMP, persistent non-malignant pain
Brand Names Include :
Targinact, Myloxifin
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Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Oxycodone with naloxone is used to treat.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Prescribing Clinical Network does not recommend the use of oxycodone and naloxone combination product
Oxycodone and Naloxone Combination Product will be considered BLACK on the traffic light system, prescribers should:
o NOT initiate oxycodone and naloxone combination product for any new patient
AND
o De-prescribe oxycodone and naloxone combination product, with specialist support if appropriate, in all patients
In exceptional circumstances where there is a clinical need for oxycodone and naloxone combination product to be prescribed in primary care this should be undertaken in a cooperation arrangement with a multidisciplinary team and / or other healthcare professional