What is the brand name for Oxycodone?
The brand name for Oxycodone is OxyContin.
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Oxycodone is the generic name for the brand-name drug OxyContin. It is an opioid analgesic used to treat chronic severe pain. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Oxycodone ranks #49 and is one of the most frequently tested pain/inflammation medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Oxycodone |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | OxyContin |
| Drug class | Opioid analgesic |
| Class group | Pain/Inflammation |
| Common use | chronic severe pain |
| DEA schedule | C-II |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Oxycodone used for?
• Management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate.
What drug class is Oxycodone?
Oxycodone is an Opioid analgesic in the Pain/Inflammation group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Oxycodone
- arrow_rightConstipation
- arrow_rightNausea/vomiting
- arrow_rightDrowsiness/sedation
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightPruritus
Major interactions
- arrow_rightBenzodiazepines, alcohol, other CNS depressants ↑ profound sedation/respiratory depression
- arrow_rightCYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., macrolides, azoles, some HIV meds) ↑ oxycodone levels/toxicity
- arrow_rightCYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine) ↓ levels/efficacy; withdrawal risk
- arrow_rightSerotonergic drugs (some opioids/SSRIs/SNRIs) may ↑ serotonin syndrome risk (class precaution)
Is Oxycodone a controlled substance?
Yes. Oxycodone is a C-II controlled substance under federal law.
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Opioid risks: addiction, abuse, and misuse; life-threatening respiratory depression; accidental ingestion; neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome; CYP3A4 interaction; and risks from concomitant use with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants.
How to remember Oxycodone (PTCE mnemonic)
OXY-Contin = OXY-codone CONTINuous-release — C-II opioid. NEVER crush (lethal dose-dump); constipation always; respiratory depression.
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PTCE exam tip
Oxycodone is a Schedule II opioid — no refills, special recordkeeping. Don't confuse oxycodone with the OxyContin (extended-release) brand or with hydrocodone.
Oxycodone FAQ
What is Oxycodone used for?
Oxycodone is used to treat chronic severe pain. • Management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate.
What drug class is Oxycodone?
Oxycodone is an Opioid analgesic (Pain/Inflammation group).
Is Oxycodone a controlled substance?
Yes. Oxycodone is a C-II controlled substance under federal law.
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