Oxycodone is a powerful semi-synthetic opioid analgesic used primarily for the management of moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone 10 mg is derived from thebaine, an opioid alkaloid found in the opium poppy. Oxycodone 30 mg is commonly prescribed in both immediate-release (IR) and extended-release (ER) formulations, and it is available as a single agent or combined with other pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Brand names include OxyContin (ER), Roxicodone (IR), and Percocet (with acetaminophen).
