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OxyContin is a brand name for a prescription medication containing the active ingredient oxycodone. It is a potent opioid analgesic used for the management of severe pain that requires around-the-clock treatment and for which other pain treatments are inadequate.
OxyContin is an extended-release formulation of oxycodone, meaning it releases the medication slowly over time to provide continuous pain relief. This allows for less frequent dosing compared to immediate-release forms of oxycodone.
