OXYCONTIN- oxycodone hydrochloride tablet, film coated, extended release
OXYCONTIN in healthy subjects in pharmacokinetic studies, steady-state levels were achieved within hours. Oxycodone is extensively metabolized and eliminated primarily in the urine as both conjugated and unconjugated metabolites. The apparent elimination half-life (t½) of oxycodone following the administration of OXYCONTIN was 4.5 hours compared to 3.2 hours for immediate-release oxycodone. Because the duration of…