Oxycodone vs Paroxetine

## Oxycodone vs Paroxetine: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Oxycodone** and **Paroxetine**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Oxycodone**: Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist.

**Paroxetine**: Potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with additional muscarinic and NE reuptake inhibition.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Oxycodone — 3-5 hours; Paroxetine — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Oxycodone — C18H21NO4; Paroxetine — C19H20FNO3.

**Molecular Weight**: Oxycodone — 315.3640 g/mol; Paroxetine — 329.3730 g/mol.

**Type**: Oxycodone — Small molecule; Paroxetine — Small molecule.