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What is OxyContin?

OxyContin (generic name sustained release oxycodone) is a long-acting prescription medication for relieving moderate to severe pain. It's a member of the opioid family of drugs that also includes morphine and codeine. OxyContin is most useful for people with conditions that cause chronic (long-term) pain such as cancer and severe arthritis, since you don't have to take it as frequently as other opioid pain medicines.

OxyContin works by affecting nerves in the brain and spinal cord.

You usually take OxyContin every eight or 12 hours. Don't crush, chew, or break the time-release tablets, because this releases the medicine all at once and can lead to overdose. Taking OxyContin with food can help reduce stomach upset.

Sources:
Drug Facts and Comparisons. Facts & Comparisons, 2006.
Micromedex® Healthcare Series. Thomson Micromedex, 2006.
OxyContin Product Information. Purdue Pharma L.P., 2006.

This answer prepared 10/5/2000.
This information updated 11/22/2006.

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