Shortec® capsules

£100.00 – £380.00

Strength

5mg
10mg
20mg

Quantity

56 Tabs
112 Tabs
224 Tabs

1. What Shortec capsules are and what they are used for

Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK. This medicine has been prescribed for you for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It contains oxycodone which belongs to a class of medicines called opioids, which are ‘pain relievers’. This medicine has been prescribed for you and should not be given to anyone else. Opioids can cause addiction and you may get withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking it suddenly. Your prescriber should have explained how long you will be taking it for and when it is appropriate to stop, how to do this safely.

2. What you need to know before you take Shortec capsules

Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK. Do not take Shortec capsules if you:

- are allergic (hypersensitive) to oxycodone, or any of the other ingredients of the capsules (listed insection 6 of this leaflet);
- have breathing problems, such as severe chronic obstructive lung disease, severe bronchial asthmaor severe respiratory depression. Your doctor will have told you if you have any of these conditions. Symptoms may include breathlessness, coughing or breathing more slowly or weakly than expected;
- have a condition where the small bowel does not work properly (paralytic ileus), your stomach empties more slowly than it should (delayed gastric emptying) or you have severe pain in your abdomen;
- have a heart problem after long-term lung disease (cor pulmonale);
- have increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood. Symptoms may include dizziness, drowsiness,fatigue, shortness of breath and headache;
- have moderate to severe liver problems. If you have other long-term liver problems you shouldonly take these capsules if recommended by your doctor;
- have ongoing problems with constipation;
- are under 18 years of age.Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking these capsules if you:

or anyone in your family are or have ever been addicted to opioids, alcohol, prescriptionmedicines or illegal drugs;
have previously suffered from withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, shaking orsweating, when you have stopped taking alcohol or drugs;
feel you need to take more capsules to get the same level of pain relief, this may mean you arebecoming tolerant to the effects of this medicine or are becoming addicted to it. Speak to your prescriber who will discuss your treatment and may change your dose or switch you to an alternative pain reliever;
are elderly or weakened;
have an under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), as you may need a lower dose;
have myxoedema (a thyroid disorder associated with dryness, coldness and swelling or puffinessof the skin affecting the face and limbs);
know you are suffering from a brain injury or tumour, or you have a head injury, severe headacheor feel sick as this may indicate that the pressure in your skull is increased;
have low blood pressure (hypotension);
have low blood volume (hypovolaemia). This can occur due to severe external or internal bleeding, severe burns, excessive sweating, severe diarrhoea or vomiting; Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK
feel very lightheaded or faint;
have a mental disorder following use of certain medicines (toxic psychosis);
have inflammation of the pancreas (which causes severe pain in the abdomen and back);
have problems with your gall bladder or bile duct;
have inflammatory bowel disease;
have an enlarged prostate gland, which causes difficulty in passing urine (in men);
have poor adrenal gland function (your adrenal gland is not working properly which may causesymptoms including weakness, weight loss, dizziness, feeling or being sick), for example due to
Addison’s disease;
have long term pain unrelated to cancer;
have a condition where your breathing stops for short periods whilst you are asleep, known assleep apnoea;
have severely impaired lung function. Symptoms may include breathlessness and coughing;
have kidney or liver problems.

If you notice any of these signs it is important you talk to your doctor.

Withdrawal
Addiction can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking this medicine. Withdrawal symptoms can include restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, shaking, shivering or sweating. If you notice any of these signs, speak to your doctor to discuss the best treatment pathway for you, including when it is appropriate to stop and how to stop safely (See section 3, If you stop taking Shortec capsules).It is important that you do not stop taking the medicine suddenly as you will be more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms. Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK

Opioids should only be used by those they are prescribed for. Do not give your medicine to anyone else. Taking higher doses or more frequent doses of opioid may increase the risk of addiction. Overuse and misuse can lead to overdose and/or death.

Do not inject Shortec capsules. This can cause serious side effects including tissue death at the site of injection, infection, inflammation of the lungs and damage to the heart which may be fatal.

3. How to take Shortec capsules – Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK

Always take these capsules exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Before starting treatment and regularly during treatment, your doctor will discuss with you what you may expect from using Shortec capsules, when and how long you need to take it, when to contact your doctor, and when you need to stop it (see also if you stop taking Shortec capsules). Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK

Your doctor should have discussed with you how long the course of Shortec capsules will last. They will arrange a plan for stopping treatment. This will outline how to gradually reduce the dose and stop taking the medicine.

Adults (over 18 years of age)

The usual starting dose is one 5 mg capsule every 4 to 6 hours. However, your doctor will prescribe the dose required to treat your pain. If you find that you are still in pain whilst taking these capsules, discuss this with your doctor.

Children

Children and adolescents under 18 years of age should not take the capsules.

Patients with kidney or liver problems

Please tell your doctor if you suffer from kidney or liver problems as they may prescribe a lower dose depending on your condition.

Do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Swallow your capsules whole with water. Do not chew or crush them.
You must only take the capsules by mouth. The capsule contents should never be injected as this may

lead to serious side effects, which may be fatal (see section 2 ‘Warnings and precautions’). Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK

If you take more Shortec capsules than you should or if someone accidentally swallows your capsules
Call your doctor or hospital immediately. People who have taken an overdose may feel very sleepy, sick or dizzy, or have hallucinations. They may also have breathing difficulties leading to unconsciousness or even death and may need emergency treatment in hospital. An overdose may result in a brain disorder (known as toxic leukoencephalopathy). When seeking medical attention make sure that you take this leaflet and any remaining capsules with you to show to the doctor.

Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK – If you forget to take Shortec capsules

If you remember within 4 hours of the time your capsule was due, take your capsule straight away. Take your next capsule at your normal time. If you are more than 4 hours late, please call your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten capsules.

Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK – If you stop taking Shortec capsules

Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. If you want to stop taking this medicine discuss this with your doctor first. They will tell you how to do this, usually by reducing the dose gradually so that any unpleasant withdrawal effects are kept to a minimum. Withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, shaking, shivering or sweating may occur if you suddenly stop taking this medicine. Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, these capsules can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

All medicines can cause allergic reactions, although serious allergic reactions are rare. Tell your doctor immediately if you get any sudden wheeziness, difficulties in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching especially those covering your whole body. These may be signs of a serious allergic reaction.

The most serious side effect is a condition where you breathe more slowly or weakly than usual (respiratory depression) and can lead to severe sleepiness and loss of consciousness. This side effect may affect up to 1 in 100 people and is more likely to occur when taking certain other medicines (see section 2 ‘Other medicines and Shortec capsules’). Tell your doctor immediately if this happens to you. You may wish to ask your friends, family or caregivers to monitor you for these signs and symptoms. Buy Shortec oxycodone online in UK

Drug withdrawal
When you stop taking Shortec capsules you may experience drug withdrawal symptoms, which include restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, shaking, shivering or sweating.

Very common side effects

(May affect more than 1 in 10 people)

Constipation (your doctor can prescribe a laxative to overcome this problem);
Feeling or being sick (this should normally wear off after a few days, however your doctor canprescribe an anti-sickness medicine if it continues to be a problem);
Drowsiness (this is most likely when you start taking your capsules or when your dose isincreased, but it should wear off after a few days);
Dizziness;
Headache;
Itchy skin.

Common side effects

(May affect up to 1 in 10 people)

Dry mouth, loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal pain or discomfort, diarrhoea;
Confusion, depression, a feeling of unusual weakness, shaking, lack of energy, tiredness, anxiety,nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, abnormal thoughts or dreams;
Difficulty in breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, decreased cough reflex;
Rash;
Sweating.