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Oxycontin/acetominophen

University of Rochester · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Oxycodone (an opioid agonist) binds to mu opioid receptors to reduce pain, while acetaminophen inhibits prostaglandin synthesis to provide additional analgesic and antipyretic effects.

Oxycodone (an opioid agonist) binds to mu opioid receptors to reduce pain, while acetaminophen inhibits prostaglandin synthesis to provide additional analgesic and antipyretic effects. Used for Moderate to severe acute pain, Moderate to severe chronic pain.

At a glance

Generic nameOxycontin/acetominophen
Also known asPercoset
SponsorUniversity of Rochester
Drug classOpioid analgesic combination
TargetMu opioid receptor (oxycodone); COX inhibitor (acetaminophen)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain Management
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid that activates mu opioid receptors in the central nervous system, modulating pain perception and emotional response to pain. Acetaminophen works through a separate mechanism, inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes and reducing prostaglandin production, providing complementary analgesia. The combination allows for enhanced pain relief at lower individual doses of each component.

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