One of the most famous myths of ancient Greece is of Demeter, goddess of the grain, and her daughter Persephone. Persephone was kidnapped by Hades and brought down to the underworld. Demeter searched desperately everywhere for the maiden but could not find her.
Oxycodone Dosage. An opioid pain medication, oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is taken orally and is available in capsule, tablet, liquid or extended release tablet form. In its extended release form, this medication is specifically used for the round-the-clock treatment of pain.
Oxycodone vs. Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for pain review. 1  Oxycodone is a strong opioid narcotic pain reliever (analgesic), and Vicodin is a combination of two drugs, hydrocodone (a strong narcotic pain reliever) and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Oxycodone and hydrocodone are similar to other drugs that are opioid narcotics, for example, methadone, fentanyl, and morphine. Both oxycodone and Vicodin are prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. However, hydrocodone also may prescribed to treat fever, inflammation, and cough.