Oxycodone is a powerful synthetic opioid medication, primarily used to treat pain management. It is an analgesic or painkiller with a fast-acting and long-lasting effect. The drug is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) due to its high potential for abuse and dependence. Oxycodone is available as both generic and branded version under various trade names.

Oxycodone works by binding to specific opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which then block the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. It is prescribed to people with moderate-to-severe pain, most commonly after surgical procedures, injury or chronic pain. The medical professional may also prescribe Oxycodone alongside other medications to treat chronic pain, cancer pain, and neuropathic pain.