Definition of "oxycodone" []

• A narcotic alkaloid, C18H21NO4, related to codeine, used as an analgesic and a sedative chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride salt. (noun)

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• "PERPER: Well, oxycontin is a form of oxycodone, which is long-acting."
• ""I do think raising awareness (about Oxycontin, also called oxycodone or" Oxy ") has alleviated some of the tension around the problem," said Juneau-Douglas Drug and Alcohol Counselor Dawn Kolden."
• "Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme figures for oxycodone, which is sold as OxyContin, OxyNorm and Endone, reveal there were 148,833 scripts dispensed in WA last year, up from 114,181 in"