Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid analgesic derived from thebaine in Germany in 1917.3 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.Label The first oxycodone containing product, Percodan, was approved by the FDA on April 12, 1950.5
(-)-14-Hydroxydihydrocodeinone
4,5-Epoxy-14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one
4,5alpha-Epoxy-14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one
4,5α-Epoxy-14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one
Dihydro-14-hydroxycodeinone
Dihydrohydroxycodeinone
Dihydroxycodeinone
Oxicodona
Oxycodone
Oxycodonum
Many people with cancer experience moderate to severe pain thatrequires treatment with strongopioids, such as oxycodone andmorphine. Strong opioids are, however, not effective for pain in all people, neither are they well-tolerated by all people. The aim of thisreview was to assess whetheroxycodone is associated with better pain relief and tolerability than other analgesic options for adults with cancer pain
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