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General Information

Classification: Opiate/Downer/Sedative/Painkiller

History

Oxycodone, a strong and addictive drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is an analgesic medication synthesized from poppy-derived thebaine. It was developed in 1916 in Germany, as one of several new semi-synthetic opioids in an attempt to improve on the existing opioids: morphine, diacetylmorphine (heroin), and codeine. Oxycodone is available in the forms of instant release, paired with Acetaminophen, or extended release.

Dosage

The following refer to oxycodone in the form of a drug such as Roxicet or Percosets. This does not apply to XR Oxycodone in the form of a drug like OxyContin which has a time release mechanism. Oxycodone can be taken orallyRoute of administration in which the subject swallows a substance., insufflated, or IVed (which is extremely dangerous.)

WE ARE NOT DOCTORS. CONSUME THE DOSAGES BELOW AT YOUR OWN RISK

• 5mg-20mg (No tolerance)
• 20mg-60mg (Medium-High tolerance)
• 60mg-120mg (Very High tolerance)
• 120mg+ (Extremely High tolerance, potentially fatal for new users)

Any dose of Oxycodone may be fatal. Do not mix with other drugs or alcohol.

Onset:

• Oral: 20-40 minutes
• Insufflated: Near Instantly (5-20 seconds)
• IV: Instantly

Peak Benefit:

• Oral: 30-60 minutes
• Insufflated: 5-15 minutes
• IV: 2-5 minutes
• Half-life depends on a lot of factors such as weight, BMI, and metabolism.

Half/Life and Duration

Half-life = 3-4.5 hours

Duration depends upon R.O.A., as IVing will last much shorter, but with a more intense high, yet taking your Oxycodone orallyRoute of administration in which the subject swallows a substance. will be much more mellow feeling accompanied by a lesser "rush" feeling. but last longer.

Dosages Depend on tolerance.

Potentiators/avoiders:

The following products may react negatively with oxycodone and may cause overdose if mixed together.

• Grapefruit juice:
• Alcohol
• Diphenhydramine

WARNING

Excessive alcohol/grapefruit juice (drinking while taking oxycodone, especially drugs that contain APAP, such as percocet) can cause liver damage, other severe medical conditions, and even death. These potentiators may potentiate Oxycodone dangerously high for someone with a low-tolerance.

Effects

Positive

Neutral

Negative

After effects

Harm Reduction

-Do not consume alcohol while under the influence of Oxycodone

Chemistry and Pharmacology

Production

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Legal

Europe

-Schedule 2, available only by prescription

America

-Schedule 2, available only by prescription

Asia

-Presumably illegal

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