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ibuprofen/oxycodone (Combunox)
Tradename: Combunox (FDA Schedule 2)
Indications:
- short-term management of moderate-severe pain (< 7 days)
Contraindications:
Pregnancy category C
Dosage:
Tabs: oxycodone 5 mg, ibuprofen 400 mg
Mechanism of action:
- combination opiate & NSAID
Notes: Manufacturer: Forest Laboratories
General
pharmacologic combination
References
Prescriber's Letter 12(2): 2005
New Drugs Approved by the FDA in 2004
Detail-Document#: 210216
(subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
Components
ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, Rufen, NeoProfen, Caldolor)
oxycodone (Roxicodone, OxyContin, OxyIR, OxyFast, Oxecta, Xtampza ER)