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| Oxycodone | Info |
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| Summary | A semisynthetic opioid analgesic developed in 1917, prescribed primarily for pain management. It has become extremely popular as a recreational drug in some areas, and carries a high potential for addiction. Reported as being a little more 'stimulating' than other opioids. |
| Dose | Oral Light: 2.5-10mg Common: 10-25mg Strong: 25-40mg Insufflated Light: 2.5-7.5mg Common: 7.5-15mg Strong: 15-25mg Note: Dosages reflect that, while nasal bioavailability (BA) may be less than oral BA, nasal administration causes an additional 'rush' (due to quicker onset); this may lead to a subjective experience of greater strength than an equivalent oral dose. |
| Onset | Oral_IR: 20 minutes Oral_ER: 40 minutes Insufflated: 2-5 minutes IV: 0-1 minutes |
| Duration | Oral_IR: 4-6 hours | Oral_ER: 6-8 hours. | Insufflated: 3-5 hours. | IV: 3-5 hours. |
| Potentiators | Avoid grapefruit juice, alcohol, and diphenhydramine. These products may react negatively and cause an overdose. Also do not consume more than 4g APAP (acetaminophen) in a day. |
| Detection | 3-5 days for minimal use, 5-8 for regular use. |
| Aliases | oxy oxycontin percocet oxynorm |
| Marquis | Pale violet |
| Categories | opioid habit-forming depressant common |
| Bioavailability | Oral 60-87% | Insufflated 55-70% |
| Half-life | 2-4 hours |
| After-effects | 1-24 hours. |
| Effects | Pain relief, Respiratory depression, Sedation, Constipation, Cough suppression, Decreased libido, Difficulty urinating, Itchiness, Nausea, Pupil constriction, Stomach cramps, Appetite suppression, Euphoria, Anxiety suppression, Dream potentiation. |