Pharmacologic Substance
Oxycodone
A semi-synthetic, morphine-like opioid alkaloid with analgesic activity. Oxycodone exerts its analgesic activity by binding to the mu-receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thereby mimicking the effects of endogenous opioids. Binding of the opiate receptor stimulates the exchange of GTP for...
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Brand Names:
Endocet; Endodan Reformulated May 2009; Nalocet; Oxaydo; Oxycontin; Oxyfast; Percocet; Primlev; Prolate; Roxicodone; Roxybond; Troxyca; Xtampza
Effect:
Analgesia; Decreased GI Motility; Decreased Medullary Respiratory Drive; Decreased Organized Electrical Activity; Increased Histamine Production
May Treat:
Group:
Codeine
Mechanism:
Full Opioid Agonists
More Information:
Medscape
OxyContin, Xtampza ER (oxycodone) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Oxycodone, semisynthetic drug with potent pain-relieving effects that is derived from thebaine, an alkaloid that occurs naturally in the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). Oxycodone was...
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While taking oxycodone, discuss with your healthcare provider your pain treatment goals, length of treatment, and other ways to manage your pain. Tell your ...
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Mar 1, 2022 ... Oxycodone is used to relieve pain severe enough to require opioid treatment and when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot ...
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Mar 2, 2021 ... Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication sometimes called a narcotic. Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release ...
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This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to ...
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Semi-synthetic opioid drug prescribed for pain as Tylox®, Percodan®, OxyContin®. Derived from the poppy plant, has high potential for abuse.
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Feb 24, 2022 ... Oxycodone is metabolized by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme system, and 2 SSRIs, fluoxetine and paroxetine, are potent inhibitors of CYP2D6 ...
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Oxycodone hydrochloride is part of a group of drugs known as opioids. Opioids include any drug that acts on opioid receptors in the brain, and any natural ...
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Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic and historically has been a popular drug of abuse among the narcotic abusing population. WHAT IS ITS ORIGIN?
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Oxycodone is an opioid used in the management of moderate to severe pain.
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Oxycodone has been in clinical use since 1917. Parenteral oxycodone was used mainly for the treatment of acute postoperative pain whereas combinations, ...