Oxycodone is a 14-hydroxydihydrocodeinone, semi-synthetic opioid analgesic that occurs as a white, odorless, crystalline powder having a saline, bitter taste. It is a potentially addictive opioid analgesic medication synthesized from thebaine. It is prescribed for moderate to high pain relief associated with injuries, bursitis, dislocation, fractures, neuralgia, arthritis, and lower back pain. It is also used postoperatively and for pain relief after childbirth and is a commonly used medication for treatment of pain in cancer patients. As it is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, oxycodone has a high abuse potential. Urine testing for oxycodone may be performed to determine its illicit use and for medical reasons such as evaluation of patients with altered states of consciousness or monitoring efficacy of drug rehabilitation efforts. Based on pharmacokinetic data, the approximate detection duration for a single dose of oxycodone is roughly estimated to be one to two days following drug exposure. There are many Oxycodone testing kits for preliminary identification of Oxycodone in blood or urine samples. These techniques often involve ELISA based immuno-screening.
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