Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid synthesized from thebaine, an opioid alkaloid found in the Persian poppy, and one of the many alkaloids found in the opium poppy. It is a moderately potent opioid pain medication (orally roughly 1.5 times more potent than morphine),^[8] generally indicated for relief of moderate to severe pain.^[9] Oxycodone was developed in 1917 in Germany^[10][11] as one of several semi-synthetic opioids in an attempt to improve on the existing opioids.^[1]

Oxycodone is available as single-ingredient medication in immediate release and controlled release. In the United Kingdom, it is available in 10 mg/mL and 50 mg/mL formulation for intramuscular or intravenous administration.^[12]Combination products are also available as immediate-release formulations, with non-narcotic analgesic ingredients such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin and ibuprofen.

As it has euphoric effects similar to other opioids, oxycodone…