Oxycodone/naloxone
Oxycodone/Naloxodone
Oxycodone/Naloxone (pronunciation: oks-i-KOH-dohn/nal-OX-ohn) is a combination medication used to treat chronic pain.
Etymology
The term "Oxycodone" is derived from the chemical name 'oxy' (oxygen) and 'codone' (codeine derivative). "Naloxone" is derived from the words 'n-allyl' and 'oxymorphone'.
Definition
Oxycodone/Naloxone is a combination of two active ingredients. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from thebaine, an opioid alkaloid found in the Persian poppy. It is a moderately potent opioid pain medication. Naloxone is a medication used to block the effects of opioids, especially in overdose.
Usage
This combination is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Naloxone is added to prevent the misuse of this medication.
Related Terms
- Opioid: A class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, and many others.
- Narcotic: A drug (such as morphine or codeine) that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions.
- Analgesic: A medication that reduces or eliminates pain.
- Opioid Overdose: An acute condition due to excessive opioids.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oxycodone/naloxone
- Wikipedia's article - Oxycodone/naloxone
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