Oxycodone
Medication
Description
DescriptionOxycodone, sold under the brand name OxyContin among others, is an opioid medication used for treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is usually taken by mouth, and is available in immediate-release and controlled-release formulations.
Onset of action: IR: 10–30 minutes; CR: 1 hour
Duration of action: By mouth (IR): 3–6 hrs; By mouth (CR): 10–12 hrs
Bioavailability: By mouth: 60–87%
Excretion: Urine (83%)
Solubility in water: HCl: 166
Elimination half-life: By mouth (IR): 2–3 hrs (same t1/2 for all ROAs); By mouth (CR): 4.5 hrs
