What Does The Prefix Oxy Mean

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what does the word hydro mean in hydrocortozone ## From taking a medical terminology class I know that the prefix "Hydro" in any word depicts the use of water or possibly hydrogen molecules in the chemical make up of the pill. The formula for this specific pill is: Carbon 21 Hydrogen 30 Oxygen 5 I'm not sure as to why, but that is where the prefix Hydro comes into play... You can view a detailed description of the drug and its chemical composition in the link below: Please post back if you have any other questions or comments.

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Is Roxicodone the same thing as Roxicoton? Also, is Roxicoton a pain reliever or a muscle relaxer? Lastly, is Roxicoton a time-released pill? Please help! Thank you. ## I haven't heard about Roxicoton, but I am not sure if it is mistaken for OxyContin ? Roxicodone is the same as OxyContin - both have the active ingredient Oxycodone. This family of drugs is narcotic pain relievers. They work with the opioid receptors in the body to shut off pain, and can be highly addictive. Oxycodone comes in various forms, both normal and time-released. ## I heard that the prefix roxi- means quick realeased and the suffix -contin means extended-release so therefore there is no such thing as roxicotin. I think that oxycontin is more addictive and stronger than roxicodone but roxi's are also very...

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