Oxycodone and acetaminophen

Mechanism of action

Full opioid agonist + central COX inhibition (fixed-dose combination)

In plain language

Combines two pain relievers in one tablet: oxycodone, an opioid that attaches to the brain and spinal cord's pain-relief receptors, and acetaminophen, which dials down pain signals mainly inside the brain and spinal cord — letting a lower opioid dose do the job of a higher one alone.

Class

Fixed-dose combination

Therapeutic area

Analgesic / Pain