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Oxycodone
What is it?
Semi-synthetic opioid drug prescribed for pain as OxyContin®, OxylR®, Percodan®, and Roxicet®. Derived from the poppy plant, has high potential for misuse.
Street Names
Hillbilly Heroin, Kicker, OC, Ox, Roxy, Perc, Oxy
How is it used?
• Pills and tablets chewed or swallowed
• Inhaling vapors by heating tablet on foil
• Crushed and sniffed or dissolved in water and injected
How does it affect the body?
- Feelings of relaxation, euphoria, pain relief
- Addictive
- Respiratory depression, constipation, papillary constriction, and cough suppression
- Extreme drowsiness, muscle weakness, confusion, cold and clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, shallow breathing, slow heart rate, and fainting
- Chronic use of oxycodone with acetaminophen may cause severe liver damage
- Overdose may lead to coma and possible death.
