Oxycodone is a powerful prescription opioid medication primarily used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Doctors often prescribe it when other pain treatments, such as non-opioid pain relievers, are not effective. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain signals, providing fast and lasting relief.

Common uses of oxycodone include:

Post-surgical pain

Injury-related pain

Chronic pain conditions, such as cancer or arthritis

Oxycodone is available in both immediate-release and extended-release forms. The immediate-release version is used for short-term pain, while extended-release tablets are designed for ongoing, around-the-clock pain management.