Oxycodone
- Generic Name
- Oxycodone
- Brand Names
- Endocet, Endodan Reformulated May 2009, Nalocet, Oxaydo, Oxy.IR, Oxycontin, Oxyneo, Percocet, Prolate, Rivacocet, Roxicet, Roxicodone, Roxybond, Targin, Targiniq, Xolox, Xtampza
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C18H21NO4
- CAS Number
- 76-42-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- CD35PMG570
Overview
Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid analgesic derived from thebaine in Germany in 1917. It is currently indicated as an immediate release product for moderate to severe pain and as an extended release product for chronic moderate to severe pain requiring continuous opioid analgesics for an extended period. The first oxycodone containing product, Percodan, was approved by the FDA on April 12, 1950.
Background
Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid analgesic derived from thebaine in Germany in 1917. It is currently indicated as an immediate release product for moderate to severe pain and as an extended release product for chronic moderate to severe pain requiring continuous opioid analgesics for an extended period. The first oxycodone containing product, Percodan, was approved by the FDA on April 12, 1950.
Indication
Oxycodone is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. There is also an extended release formulation indicated for chronic moderate to severe pain requiring continuous opioid analgesics for an extended period.
Associated Conditions
- Severe Acute Pain
- Severe Pain
- Severe, Chronic Pain
- Acute, moderate Pain
- Chronic, moderate Pain
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