This hormone, insulin, causes the liver to convert more glucose into glycogen (this process is called glycogenesis), and to force about 2/3 of body cells (primarily muscle and fat tissue cells) to take up glucose from the blood through the GLUT4 transporter, thus decreasing blood sugar.
Oxycodone is a prescription opiate analgesicâor painkillerâthat works by changing the way that the brain responds to pain. It is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain, and commonly supplied under the brand names OxyContin and Percocet.
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.