Oxycodone
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Percocet (w/acetaminophen); Percodan (w/aspirin); Oxycontin (time-release); Roxicodone
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Analgesic
CHEMICAL NAME
(5a)-4,5-epoxy-14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17- methylmorphinan-6-one
DESCRIPTION
Oxycodone is an opiate, narcotic analgesic, used primarily in the treatment of pain. It is one of two derivatives of morphine, the other being hydromorphone.
CAUTION
Oxycodone preparations may contain analgesics such as acetaminophen, which can be toxic to the liver in high doses.
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Oxycontin Panic Spreads - DRCNet, 2001
Heroin of the Midwest - Cincinatti Enquirer, 2001
OxyContin 'Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drug' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2001
RUSH LIMBAUGH STORIES #
Drug company defends painkiller - New Haven Register, Oct 16 2003
Scoring some Vike just a quick stroll away - SFGate, Oct 14 2003
Transcript of Rush's Admission - AP, Oct 11 2003
Limbaugh admits addiction to pain medication - CNN, Oct 10 2003