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Oxycodone + Naloxone
Targinact
Not routinely available
SMC (541/09)
09/03/2009
Indication
Severe pain which can be adequately managed only with opioid analgesics. Naloxone is added to counteract opioid-induced constipation.
Therapeutic Area
Central nervous system
Status Description
Not routinely available as not recommended for use in NHSScotland
Formulation
10mg/5mg and 20mg/10mg prolonged release tablets
Comments
None
Link to Advice
Advice Published
09/03/2009
SMC Submission Type
Full
SMC Status
Not recommended