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Definition of Oxycodone
1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) A very powerful and potentially addictive opioid analgesic medication synthesized from thebaine. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Oxycodone
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Medical Definition of Oxycodone
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Oxycodone
Literary usage of Oxycodone
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Drugs of Abuseedited by Carol Gibson edited by Carol Gibson (1997)
"Thebaine is not used therapeutically, but is converted into a variety of compounds
including codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, ..."
2. Problems of Drug Dependence: Proceedings of the 58th Annual Scientific Meeting by Louie S. Harrie (1999)
"... SCORES (mm) The mean daily oxycodone dose for week eight and week 40 was 39mg
and 45mg respectively. The results show that absolute values for the items ..."
3. Guidelines for Treatment of Cancer Pain (1993)
"For pain that interferes significantly with the activities of daily living, a
weak narcotic, such as codeine, oxycodone, or hydrocodone may provide relief. ..."
4. Management & Therapy of Sickle Cell Disease edited by Clarice D. Reid, Samuel Charace, Bertram Lubin (1997)
"More potent oral narcotics such as morphine, hydromorphone, or oxycodone are rarely
... Patients truly allergic to codeine may be able to use oxycodone. ..."
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