Pink Oxycodone: K 52 Pill is Oxycodone 10mg

Oxycodone is a potent opioid medication used for the treatment of pain. Along with treating pain, because of the fact that oxycodone binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system, it can also create an emotional response of euphoria or pleasure. This high that can happen when someone takes oxycodone, even as directed by prescription, is one of the reasons it has a high potential for abuse and addiction.

When someone takes oxycodone when it binds to receptors in the CNS, it triggers endorphins to flood their body. That’s what feels good about being high on a drug like oxycodone. Then, the brain is wired to want to continue seeking out things that trigger pleasure or a reward response, so the cycle of addiction can begin.

In addition to the high of oxycodone and other opioids, because of its impact on the central nervous system, it also can slow the respiratory system, and lower body temperature.

Along with addiction, another significant risk with the use of oxycodone is dependence. Dependence is different from addiction and can happen on its own, or along with a psychological addiction. Dependence refers to a situation in which someone has taken an opioid like oxycodone for a period of time, and their body has become used to it. Then, when they stop using it suddenly, they experience withdrawal symptoms.

Dependence can happen even when someone uses oxycodone for a short period of time as instructed, so doctors will often wean people off the medicine slowly by gradually reducing their dose.

Before highlighting what pink oxycodone is, it’s good to have an overview of general oxycodone doses. Oxycodone is available as a tablet, an extended-release tablet, a capsule and a liquid concentrate. It’s  available in doses from 10 mg up to 160 mg.

OxyContin, which is the brand name, controlled-release version of oxycodone is available in the following doses:

• 10 mg
• 15 mg
• 20 mg
• 30 mg
• 40 mg
• 60 mg
• 180 mg

The higher doses of anything above 40 mg is intended for use in opioid-tolerance patients. If they’re given to someone who isn’t tolerant to opioids, it can lead to breathing problems and respiratory depression that results in death.

When someone takes controlled-release oxycodone, the effects last for around 12 hours, so someone would usually only take them a maximum of twice a day.

Immediate release oxycodone, on the other hand, starts to reach peak levels of effectiveness in anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour after taking it and is effective for around three to six hours. Most prescriptions for immediate release oxycodone call for it to be taken every four to six hours.

The specific topic of this discussion is what pink oxycodone is. Usually, pink oxycodone is oxycodone hydrochloride 10 mg, manufactured by KVK Tech, Inc. As with other oxycodone doses and types, the pink oxycodone K 56 tablet is a schedule II controlled substance. It’s round in shape, scored, and imprinted with K 56.

Pink oxycodone isn’t the only color this prescription drug comes in. It can also be white, green or blue, but it’s often round in shape. The imprints on oxycodone depend on the company that manufactures it and the strength of the dose.