Alternative Names for Oxycodone HCl 10 mg
Oxycodone HCl 10 mg is marketed under several brand names including Roxicodone, OxyIR, Percolone, and as part of combination products like Percocet (with acetaminophen) and Percodan (with aspirin). 1
Pure Oxycodone Formulations (10 mg)
The following are brand names for oxycodone hydrochloride alone, without additional analgesics:
- Roxicodone - immediate-release formulation 1
- OxyIR - immediate-release formulation 1
- Percolone - immediate-release formulation 1
These formulations contain only oxycodone HCl and are classified as Schedule II controlled substances. 1
Combination Products Containing Oxycodone
When oxycodone is combined with other analgesics, the brand names differ:
- Percocet - oxycodone combined with acetaminophen (APAP), with acetaminophen now limited to 325 mg or less per tablet 1
- Percodan - oxycodone combined with aspirin 1
Important caveat: When prescribing combination products, you must monitor the total daily acetaminophen dose to avoid hepatic toxicity, particularly if patients are taking other acetaminophen-containing products. 1, 2
Extended-Release Formulations
- OxyContin - controlled-release formulation available in 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets for twice-daily administration 1, 3, 4
Critical distinction: OxyContin is indicated for chronic pain in opioid-tolerant patients only and should NOT be used for acute new-onset pain. 1 Extended-release tablets must be swallowed whole and must not be broken, chewed, or crushed. 3
Pharmacological Characteristics
Oxycodone acts as an agonist at mu-, delta-, and kappa-opioid receptors, providing broader receptor coverage than many other opioids. 1, 5 It has oral bioavailability of 60-87% and is approximately 1.5-2 times more potent than morphine. 5, 3, 6