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Glossary of Medical Malpractice Law Terms
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Occupational therapy: Therapy designed to enable
the individual to work with their arms and hands.
Oxycodone Hydrochloride: This drug is categorized
as an agonist opioid, a powerful group of analgesics that
work by blocking signals to pain receptors in the brain. A
synthetic narcotic derived from opium-producing poppy
plants, oxycodone HCL has properties similar to morphine and
is classified as a Schedule II drug, which means that it can
be legally prescribed but has a high potential for abuse.
Oxycodone HCL is also an active ingredient in the following
drugs: Percocet, Percodan, and Tylox.
Oxycontin: A powerful prescription pain reliever
prescribed for patients suffering from moderate to severe
chronic pain. Oxycontin tablets contain anywhere from
10-160mg of oxycodone hydrochloride, an agonist opioid that
blocks signals to pain receptors in the brain. Oxycontin
pills are manufactured with a controlled release mechanism
that extends pain relief for up to twelve hours. |
