oxycodone

American  

[ok-see-koh-dohn] / ˌɒk siˈkoʊ doʊn /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. an opioid analgesic, C 18 H 21 NO 4 , used to treat moderate to severe pain.

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Etymology

Origin of oxycodone

First recorded in 1950–55; oxy- ² ( def. ) + cod(eine) ( def. ) + -one ( def. )

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Example Sentences

In 1995, the Food and Drug Administration approved OxyContin, a time-release version of the painkiller oxycodone.

From Los Angeles Times

Jacky Oh — born Jacklyn Smith — was prescribed the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin, pain medication Oxycodone and anti-nausea medication Ondansetron post-surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

It can reverse overdoses of opioids, including street drugs such as heroin and fentanyl and prescription versions including oxycodone.

From Washington Times

If used in time, Narcan, a version of the drug naloxone, which blocks the opioid’s effect on the brain, can be a lifesaver for someone taking opioids, including oxycodone, heroin or fentanyl.

From New York Times

For another group of drugs, including Adderall, Ritalin, and oxycodone, the DEA proposal would institute tighter controls.

From Seattle Times