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Medicines oxycodone hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

oxycodone hydrochloride · Medicine question

Which liver enzymes metabolise oxycodone hydrochloride?

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Answer

Oxycodone hydrochloride is metabolised in the liver by CYP3A4 and CYP2D6.

Sources for this answer

OxyNorm liquid 1 mg/ml oral solutionNapp Pharmaceuticals Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 26Document updated 1 October 2026

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