💊 Oxycodone 30 mg (A 215) — Key Facts
Imprint: A 215
Appearance: Blue, round, ~4 mm diameter
Strength: 30 mg oxycodone hydrochloride
Manufacturer/Labeler: Actavis (NDC 52152‑0215, now discontinued)
Drug Class: Opioid analgesic
Legal Status: Schedule II controlled substance in the USA (high abuse potential)
Uses: Prescribed for chronic pain, back pain, and severe acute pain when other medications fail.

⚠️ Risks & Warnings
Addiction & misuse: Oxycodone has a high risk of dependence and abuse.
Overdose danger: Can cause respiratory depression, coma, or death, especially if combined with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other CNS depressants.
FDA REMS program: Prescribers must follow strict guidelines to reduce misuse risk.
Withdrawal: Stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, sweating, nausea, insomnia).

📊 Side Effects
CommonSeriousDrowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea, vomitingSlow breathing, blue lips, confusion, seizures, hallucinations, coma


🔑 Clinical Notes
Mechanism: Full mu‑opioid receptor agonist, altering pain perception in the brain and spinal cord.
No ceiling effect: Analgesia increases with dose, but risk of respiratory depression limits safe use.
Indication: Reserved for patients who cannot tolerate or do not respond to non‑opioid pain medicines.
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not classified for pregnancy; caution advised.

📌 Summary Table
Pill ID Strength Color/Shape Use Risk A 215 30 mg Blue, round Severe pain High addiction/overdose risk