noun
- A synthetic opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain; often prescribed after surgery or for chronic pain conditions.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; controlled substance in most countries; commonly abbreviated as OxyContin when in extended-release form
Examples
- The doctor prescribed oxycodone to manage the patient's post-surgical pain.
- Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance due to its potential for abuse.
- Long-term use of oxycodone requires careful medical supervision.
- The patient was warned about the addictive properties of oxycodone before starting treatment.
- Oxycodone works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord.