Oxycodone HCl 4.8355mg, aspirin 325mg; scored tabs. Oxycodone is a full opioid agonist and is relatively selective for the mu receptor, although it can bind to other opioid receptors at higher doses.

Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is one of the most important drugs in the United States’ fight against the opioid crisis. It reverses an opioid overdose nearly instantly, restarting ...

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling in the tissue around oral cancers both increases nerve sensitivity and ...

Opioids and stimulants are distinct drug classes: opioids are pain relievers that depress the nervous system, while stimulants increase alertness and energy levels. Opioids act as potent pain ...

The goal is not to vilify opioids; they remain an essential tool for managing acute pain and, when used appropriately, can offer tremendous relief. Instead, our aim should be to wield these ...

Opioids like morphine are widely used in medical practice due to their powerful pain-relieving effects, yet they carry the risk of serious adverse effects such as respiratory depression and drug ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Saif Khan, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (THE CONVERSATION) ...