Description
Oxycodone, sold under the brand name Roxicodone and OxyContin among others, is a semi-synthetic opioid used medically for treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is highly addictive and is a commonly abused drug. It is usually taken by mouth, and is available in immediate-release and controlled-release formulations. Wikipedia
Metabolism: Liver: mainly CYP3A, and, to a much lesser extent, CYP2D6 (~5%); 95% metabolized (i.e., 5% excreted unchanged)
Duration of action: By mouth (IR): 3–6 hrs; By mouth (CR): 10–12 hrs
Pregnancy category: : AU: C;
Onset of action: IRTooltip Instant release: 10–30 minutes; CRTooltip controlled release: 1 hour
Bioavailability: By mouth: 60–87%
Excretion: Urine (83%)
Pronunciation: /ɒksiˈkoʊdoʊn/
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