Oxycodone

Trade names Oxycontin®, Oxygesic Chemical name and molecular formula (5R,9R,13S,14S)-14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-4,5-epoxymorphinan-6-one; C18H21NO4Oxycodone belongs to the class of strong opioid analgesics. It is used to relieve severe to very severe pain, but also has a cough-relieving effect. It is therefore also a very effective antitussive (cough-relieving drug) such as codeine. The WHO level scheme (scheme of pain … Oxycodone

Side effects | Oxycodone

Side effects As with all drugs in the class of opioid analgesics, a number of undesirable side effects can occur. First of all, it should be said that Oxycodone has a very high addiction potential, about which the patient must be informed in advance. It can lead to strong euphoria and therefore carries a high … Side effects | Oxycodone