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 semi-synthetic opioid analgesic, used primarily in the treatment of pain. It saw a significant increase in recreational use when the higher-dose time-release form OxyContin was introduced in 1995.
CAUTION
Oxycodone preparations may contain analgesics such as acetaminophen, which can be toxic to the liver in high doses.
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Hangover was Unpleasant, by raybeez
My Own Synthetic Mother Nature, by Phate
Galactic Roman Warrior, by ZB
Temporary Bliss, by Istari
Thin Line Between Love & Hate, by Swanny
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
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MEDIA COVERAGE #
OxyContin Maker, Execs Fined $634.5M - Forbes, Jul 20, 2007
Oxycontin Panic Spreads - DRCNet, 2001
Heroin of the Midwest - Cincinatti Enquirer, 2001
OxyContin 'Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drug' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2001
The Dual Nature of Oxycontin - Cox News, Aug 28 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