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Oxycodin
Were you looking for information about OxyContin? Oxycodin is a common misspelling of OxyContin.
OxyContin® (oxycodone ER) is a narcotic medication that is classified as a controlled substance in the United States. It is licensed to treat moderate to severe pain. The prescription drug comes in the form of specially designed tablets that are meant to release the drug continuously throughout the day, making it necessary to take the medication only twice a day. This medication may cause side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, and itching.
(Click OxyContin to learn more about the uses, effects, and safety of this medication. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on OxyContin.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD