Term Name: | oxycodone |
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Synonyms: | (-)-14-Hydroxydihydrocodeinone, 14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-4,5alpha-epoxymorphinan-6-one, 4,5-Epoxy-14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one, 4,5alpha-Epoxy-14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one, Dihydro-14-hydroxycodeinone, Dihydrohydroxycodeinone, Dihydroxycodeinone, oxicodona, oxycodone, oxycodonum |
Definition: | A semisynthetic opioid of formula C18H21NO4 that is derived from thebaine. It is a moderately potent opioid analgesic, generally used for relief of moderate to severe pain. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:7852] ( EBI ) |