Oxycodegol (also known as loxicodegol and NKTR-181) is an experimental μ-opioid receptoragonist for the treatment of pain.[1][2] It has had success for back pain as an alternative to traditional opioids,[3] which have potential for abuse. It acts more slowly on the central nervous system, reducing risk for abuse and respiratory depression.[1]
^ abAdvokat, Claire D.; Comaty, Joseph E.; Julien, Robert M. (2019). Julien's Primer of Drug Action: a comprehensive guide to the actions, uses, and side effects of psychoactive drugs. New York: Worth Publishers. p. 565. ISBN978-1-319-20054-1.