In The United States oxycodone is a schedule II drug (C-II) under The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) indicating it has a high potential for abuse, psychological dependency, or physical dependency however it currently has an accepted medical use. Schedule II is the highest level of control for legally available drugs, schedule I drugs are illegal. Other examples of C-II drugs are Fentanyl, Cocaine, Morphine, Methadone, Methamphetamine, Amhpetamine and Secobarbital.
In Canada oxycodone is a schedule I drug under The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Unlike The US, Canada does not make a distinction between a drug legally available for medical use (eg oxycodone) and an illegal drug (eg LSD) when placing drugs in a schedule.
Other examples of schedule I drugs are Methamphetamine, Ketamine, PCP, Cocaine, Morphine, and Fentanyl.
In The United Kingdom oxycodone is a Class A drug under The Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA). Like Canada, The UK does not separate illegal drugs from those with a medical use. Other examples of Class A drugs include Fentanyl, LSD, Methamphetamine, Morphine, and Diamorphine (heroin).
Internationally oxycodone is a schedule I drug ('yellow list') under The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, an international treaty.
It should also be noted that the term 'narcotic' has many different meanings. Scientifically only opioids (morphine, heroin, oxycodone) are narcotics however most law ambiguously uses the term narcotic to encompass other drugs. Depending on the law narcotic may be used very selectively or broadly.
It depends on the preparation - both are DEA Schedule 2 opiates, but they typically come in drug preparations that lower them to Schedule 3. They're both about the same as far as strength goes, though.
Vicodin is a Schedule III drug. Yes, it is a controlled substance.
Vicodin is not illegal and has never been. Vicodin is a class III schedule drug that is controlled by the DEA. The drug is NOT "illegal" but it is illegal to sell, transfer or give it to anybody else for whom it was not prescribed, as is any drug. It is no more illegal than any other drug in the world
Vicodin and Percodan are powerful narcotic pain relievers that are only available by prescription from a doctor. Vicodin is a schedule 3 narcotic, and Percodan is a schedule two narcotic. Both medications can lead to tolerance.
the schedules are based on how addicting a drug is and its potential for abuse. schedule 1s are illegal drugs (although pot shouldn't be in with herion and crack, it still is), schedule 2s are narcotics such as adderall or morphine, and schedule 3s and 4s are the less addicting substances like vicodin and xanax.
The biggest difference is their potency - Demerol is a DEA Schedule 2 controlled substance, while Vicodin (Hydrocodone) is a Schedule 3 drug. Demerol (generic name Meperidine), being a Schedule 2 drug, is more tighty regulated - you cannot get refills, and each fill must be obtained with a new prescription each time. Also, many doctors don't like to prescribe Demerol because it's been associated with potential seizures. Personally I think it's that they're too chicken - I've used it for years with no problem. Vicodin, being a Schedule 3 drug, can have refills on one prescription and isn't as tightly regulated, and is more often prescribed for most acute pain patients. Pharmacologically, they're both morphine derivatives, though Demerol is a lot stronger. It's also more often given as an injectable or through an IV stream when a person is in the hospital.
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Absolutely not. Ibuprofen is the generic name for Motrin. You need a lot of it, and it takes too long to work. It's primary pain relief function is as an anti-inflammatory. Vicodin (hydrocodone) is a Schedule III opiate analgesic, used for mild - moderate pain. Vicodin, like most opiate derivatives, work on the pain receptors to alter pain perception.
The opioid analgesic ingredient in Vicodin is Hydrocodone. Vicodin is a brand name of a medication containing both hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an ingredient in Vicodin which is a "trademarked" name. Vicodin has Hydrocodone in it. Vicodin is a combination of Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen so no Hydrocodone is only one of the two drugs that is in Vicodin.
vicodin definitely
No. Vicodin isn't as dangerous.
Can you melt Vicodin