Oxycodone is a full opioid agonist with no antagonist properties. It has an affinity for kappa, mu and delta opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. Oxycodone is similar to morphine in its action. The therapeutic effect is mainly analgesic, anxiolytic, antitussive and sedative.
ATC Classification
Code
Title
Category
N02AA05
Oxycodone
N
Nervous system
→
N02
Analgesics
→
N02A
Opioids
→
N02AA
Natural opium alkaloids
