• OxyContin is the brand name of the Purdue Pharma time-release version of the painkiller oxycodone. It is widely prescribed for the relief of severe pain following traumatic injuries, or for cancer patients.

• 1. Drug Class: Opioid
  2. Nicknames: Hillbilly Heroin, OC, Oxy, Cotton, Killer
  3. Oxycodone + inert binders = OxyContin
  4. Oxycodone + acetaminophen = Percocet
  5. Oxycodone + aspirin = Percodan
  6. Schedule II controlled substance

• Brief History

  OxyContin was first manufactured in 1996 and has since become a favorite among prescription drug abusers. The effects of OxyContin include respiratory suppression, feelings of euphoria and relaxation, and pain relief. If taken in high doses, OxyContin can suppress respiration to such a degree as to be fatal. As with other prescription opioids, OxyContin can be highly addictive.

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking OxyContin.

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