| • Science | • People | • Locations | • Timeline |
|
| |
| 4,5-α-epoxy-14-hydroxy- 3-methoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-6-one | |
| CAS number 76-42-6 | ATC code N02AA05 |
| Chemical formula | C }H }NO } |
| Molecular weight | 315.367 |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Elimination half-life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Pregnancy category | ? |
| Legal status | DEA Schedule II |
| Routes of administration | ? |
Oxycodone is a very powerful and potentially addictive opioid analgesic medication synthesized from thebaine. It is similar to codeine, but is more potent and has a higher dependence potential.
It is effective orally and is marketed in combination with aspirin (Percodan, Endodan, Roxiprin) or acetaminophenAcetaminophen ( USAN) or paracetamol ( INN), is a popular analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. It is a major ingredient in numerous cold and flu medications and many prescription (Percocet, Endocet, Roxicet) for the relief of painPain is both a sensory and emotional experience, generally associated tissue damage, or inflammation. Pain is ultimately a perception, and not an objective bodily state. Despite its unpleasantness, pain is a critical component of the body's defense system. It is also sold in a sustained-release form under the trade name OxyContin. OxyContin is available in 10 mgThe milligram (symbol mg is an SI unit of mass. It is defined as: 1 mg 10−6 kg 1/1000000 (one millionth) of a kilogram. A thousand of them make up a gram; a million make a kilogram; a billion make a metric tonne. The milligram is useful for stating, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg, and 160 mg formulations, and, due to its sustained-release mechanism, is effective for eight to twelve hours.
Oxycodone is one of the most powerful medications for pain control that can be taken orally. Percocet tablets (oxycodone with acetaminophen) are routinely prescribed for post-operative pain control. When used at recommended doses for relatively short periods (several weeks), it provides effective pain control with manageable side effects.
ConstipationConstipation is a condition of the digestive system where a person (or other animal) experiences difficulty in eliminating feces. Some of the main causes of constipation include: Constriction, where part of the intestine or rectum is narrowed or blocked, is the most frequently reported side effect, and occurs often enough that most physicians prescribe a laxativeA laxative is a preparation used for the purpose of encouraging defecation, or the elimination of feces. Laxatives are most often taken in response to constipation. They are also sometimes used before medical procedures. They are often abused by bulimics for use at the same time. Nausea is also common, requiring antiemeticAn antiemetic is a drug that is effective against vomiting and nausea. Antiemetics are typically used to treat motion sickness and the side effects of some opioid analgesics and chemotherapy directed against cancer. Antiemetics include: Dopamine antagoniss.Oxycodone is also used in treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain, particularly for cancerFor other meanings of Cancer: see Cancer (disambiguation . apoptosis; cancer cells, however, avoid apoptosis. Cancer is a group of related diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division. Currently, it is believed that cancers arise from both genetic sufferers and individuals with severe back injury. Tolerance and physical dependence occurs after several months of treatment, with larger doses being required to achieve the same degree of analgesia.
According to the DEA and the companies that manufacture the drug, psychological addiction as a result of medical use is extremely rare. However, there are several lawsuits underway brought by plaintiffs who claim that they became addicted to the drug as a result of medical use.