Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Opioid (narcotic) analgesic
Forms:
Capsules, tablets, extended release capsules, extended release tablets, oral solution, concentrated oral solution
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
To relieve moderate to severe pain
Controlled Status:
Schedule II controlled substance
Oxycodone Drug Class
Oxycodone (awk-see-koh-dohn) is an analgesic (pain reliever) that belongs to a group called opioid medications.
Oxycodone Age Range
Oxycodone is approved to treat pain in adults and children 11 years of age and older.
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