Prolate Oral Solution
Generic name:oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Narcotic analgesic combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 1, 2021.
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Risk of Medication Errors
Ensure accuracy when prescribing, dispensing, and administering oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution. Dosing errors due to confusion between mg and mL, and other oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen solutions of different concentrations can result in accidental overdose and death [see WARNINGS, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse
Oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death. Assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution, and monitor all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors and conditions [see WARNINGS].
Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
To ensure that the benefits of opioid analgesics outweigh the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required a REMS for these products [see WARNINGS]. Under the requirements of the REMS, drug companies with approved opioid...
