What is Oxycodone?
What And How Does Oxycodone Do and How Does Oxycodone Work? As the country is in the midst of an opioid epidemic, many people wonder about these drugs and have questions. A commonly prescribed and unfortunately also often abused opioid is oxycodone. The following provides an overview of oxycodone and important things to know about this prescription medicine. What is Oxycodone? Oxycodone is a controlled substance in the U.S., available by prescription for the treatment of pain. While oxycodone drug is the generic name for this opioid pain medicine, it’s also sold under brand name drugs like OxyContin . OxyContin is actually an extended-release form of oxycodone that can be used to treat chronic and around-the-clock pain. Oxycodone is prescribed for pain ranging from moderate to severe. It should only be used exactly as prescribed. Oxycodone Medicine can lead to respiratory depression resulting in death, particularly if you take more than you’re told ...