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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.
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