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Does Oxycontin Contain Morphine?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Apr 2014
Question: Does oxycontin contain morphine?
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: it contains oxycodone a morphine derivative Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Welcome to healthcare Magic! Oxcontin does not have Morphine but have Oxycodone that is a morphine derivative drug and is quite potent opioid used for moderate to severe chronic pain. The drug has significant dependence potential and should be used in supervision of a clinician. I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you. Take Care!
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Does Oxycontin Contain Morphine?

Brief Answer: it contains oxycodone a morphine derivative Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Welcome to healthcare Magic! Oxcontin does not have Morphine but have Oxycodone that is a morphine derivative drug and is quite potent opioid used for moderate to severe chronic pain. The drug has significant dependence potential and should be used in supervision of a clinician. I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you. Take Care!