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 (marketed as OxyContin) Information. OxyContin is a prescription narcotic pain reliever. Its active ingredient is oxycodone, a derivative of opium. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA MedWatch program, using the contact information at the bottom of this page. Related Information.