oxycodone hydrochloride

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006228",
  "term": "oxycodone hydrochloride",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "A drug used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone hydrochloride is made in a lab by modifying thebaine, a natural substance found in the opium poppy plant. It works by binding to mu opioid receptors in the central nervous system, which blocks pain signals and changes how the body responds to pain. Oxycodone hydrochloride is a type of semi-synthetic opioid agonist that works as an analgesic (pain reliever).",
    "The hydrochloride salt of oxycodone, a methylether of oxymorphone and semisynthetic opioid agonist with analgesic and antitussive properties. Oxycodone binds to mu-receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thereby mimicking the effects of endogenous opiates. In addition to analgesia and a depressive effect on the cough center in the medulla, this agent may cause euphoria, anxiolysis, miosis, sedation, physical dependence, constipation, and respiratory depression, depending on dosage and variations in individual metabolism."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/oxycodone-hydrochloride/"
}