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Oxycodone.

Eija Kalso1

  • 1University of Helsinki, and Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|May 24, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Oxycodone, a mu-opioid agonist used since 1917, effectively manages various pain types, including cancer and chronic pain. Despite its long history, its fundamental pharmacology requires further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Oxycodone has been clinically utilized since 1917 for pain relief.
  • Initial uses included acute postoperative pain and moderate pain via combination formulations.

Observation:

  • Controlled-release oxycodone is now standard for cancer-related and chronic non-cancer pain.
  • Studies confirm efficacy in postoperative, cancer, osteoarthritis, and neuropathic pain (postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy).

Findings:

  • Oxycodone acts as a mu-opioid agonist, similar to morphine but with distinct pharmacokinetic properties.
  • Its pharmacodynamic effects are characteristic of this opioid class.

Implications:

  • Despite extensive clinical use, the basic pharmacology of oxycodone remains an under-researched area.
  • Further research into oxycodone's fundamental pharmacology is warranted.