What are the active ingredients in the brand TARGIN?

TARGIN’s active ingredients are oxycodone and naloxone. Oxycodone is a potent opioid analgesic used for managing moderate to severe pain, while naloxone is an opioid antagonist that helps to mitigate the potential for opioid misuse and overdose. The combination allows for effective pain relief while minimizing the side effects associated with opioid use, particularly the risk of respiratory depression.

This formulation is specifically designed to counteract the effects of oxycodone if the medication is misused, adding an important safety feature that is seen with this combination therapy. Naloxone can help prevent the euphoric effects of oxycodone when taken improperly, making TARGIN a more balanced option for pain management in patients at risk of opioid dependence.