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OxyContin is a potent prescription opioid medication used to manage severe pain. It belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics, which work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, decreasing the perception of pain. OxyContin is a brand name for the generic drug oxycodone, which is available in extended-release tablets to provide around-the-clock pain relief
