Oxycodone
Oxycodone
Oxycodone (pronounced: /ˌɒksɪˈkoʊdoʊn/) is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from thebaine, a opioid alkaloid found in the Persian poppy, and one of the many alkaloids found in the opium poppy. It was developed in 1917 in Germany as one of several semi-synthetic opioids in an attempt to improve on the existing opioids.
Etymology
The term "Oxycodone" is derived from "oxy" - a combining form meaning sharp, acute, or keen in Greek, and "codeine", a naturally occurring part of the opium poppy.
Usage
Oxycodone is used for managing moderate to severe acute or chronic pain when other treatments are not sufficient. It may also be used as a cough suppressant in adults. It is available as a single-ingredient medication in immediate release and controlled release.
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.
- Thebaine: An opiate alkaloid, a minor constituent of opium, which is used in the manufacture of semi-synthetic and synthetic opioids.
- Persian poppy: A species of flowering plant in the poppy family which produces a number of pharmaceutical alkaloids including thebaine and oripavine.
- Opium poppy: The species of plant from which opium and poppy seeds are derived, and a big source of legal and illegal narcotics.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oxycodone
- Wikipedia's article - Oxycodone
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