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Tylox
What is Tylox?
Tylox is a medication containing oxycodone and acetaminophen, both of which are used to treat pain.
Important information:
The patient should not take Tylox is they have used any depressants like sedatives or alcohol. Nor should they use Tylox if they have taken an MAO inhibitor like linezolid within the previous 14 days.
Before taking this medicine:
The patient should tell their doctor if they have over three alcoholic drinks per day, or if they have liver disease, a G.I. tract disorder, a breathing problem, a history of alcohol or drug addiction or a history of neurological problems.
How should I take Tylox?
Tylox is administered in a capsule form.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Tylox is usually taken as needed, the patient is typically not following a schedule. If they are and they miss a dose, they should either take the missed dose as soon as possible or skip it if is almost time for the next dose. Under no circumstances should they take a double dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdosing on Tylox can cause liver damage or death. Symptoms of an overdose include dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice of the skin and/or eyes, stomach pain or nausea.
What should I avoid while taking Tylox?
Tylox can impair reaction time or thinking. The patient should therefore not drive or do anything else potentially dangerous until they know how severely Tylox will affect them. The patient should also not drink alcohol while taking Tylox.
Tylox side effects:
The patient should drink six to eight glasses of water a day while taking Tylox to prevent constipation, which is one of the more common side effects. Other common side effects include dry mouth, upset stomach, blurred vision and drowsiness. More serious side effects include seizures, trouble urinating, slowed heartbeat, light-headedness and mental confusion. Such effects should be reported to a doctor.
Tylox dosing information:
If the patient has been taking Tylox for a long time, they should talk to their doctor about how to avoid the withdrawal symptoms. They should not stop taking it on their own.
What other drugs will affect Tylox?
Patients should not take Tylox if they have recently also used tranquilizers, sedatives or alcohol. They should also not use Tylox if they have used an MAO inhibiter like phenelzine within the past 14 days, for the resultant drug interaction can be dangerous.
