Description

Oxycodone, sold under 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. Wikipedia Formula: C18H21NO4 Bioavailability: By mouth: 60–87% Solubility in water: HCl: 166 mg/mL (20 °C) Onset of action: IR: 10–30 minutes; CR: 1 hour Excretion: Urine (83%) Duration of action: By mouth (IR): 3–6 hrs; By mouth (CR): 10–12 hrs