What is oxycodone?

Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid synthesized from thebaine, an opioid alkaloid found in the Persian poppy, and one of the many alkaloids found in the opium poppy. It is a moderately potent opioid analgesic (orally roughly 1.5 times more potent than morphine), generally indicated for relief of moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone was developed in 1917 in Germany as one of several semi-synthetic opioids in an attempt to improve on the existing opioids.

Oxycodone street names (Nicknames)

Oxy, OC, Kicker, Blue, Oxycotton, Hillbilly Heroin

How long does oxycodone stay in your hair?

For the majority of people, oxycodone stays in body systems and can be detected by hair test for up to 90 days.

How long does oxycodone stay in your saliva?

For the majority of people, oxycodone stays in body systems and can be detected by saliva test from 1 to 4 days.

How long does oxycodone stay in your urine?

For the majority of people, oxycodone stays in body systems and can be detected by urine test from 3 to 4 days.

How long does oxycodone stay in your blood?

For the majority of people, oxycodone stays in body systems and can be detected by blood test for up to 24 hours.

The provided estimates are averaged and can vary upwards or downwards, depending upon many factors:

  • How long you have been taking oxycodone;
  • Whether you have excessive weight;
  • Whether you have had physical activity before test;
  • Dehydration of your body;
  • Metabolism, height, age, sex and other factors.