Oxycodone: What Is Oxycodone
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What is oxycodone?
Oxycodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine.
Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. Oxycodone is not for treating pain just after a surgery unless you were already taking oxycodone before the surgery.
Oxycodone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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