| Active Ingredient |
Semi-Synthetic Opioid |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Globlal Medicine |
| Packaging |
Box of 100 and 200 Tablets |
| Strength |
10 Mg, 20 Mg, 30 Mg, 40 Mg, 80 Mg |
| Delivery Time |
7 To 10 Days |
| SKU: |
OXYCONTINE(OxyCodone) |
What is OxyContin?
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OxyContin is the brand name for an opioid pain medicine.
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Its active ingredient is oxycodone hydrochloride.
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It is designed as an extended-release (ER) tablet — meaning the drug is slowly released over about 12 hours to control pain.
Medical Uses (Benefits)
Doctors prescribe OxyContin for:
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Moderate to severe long-term pain (e.g., cancer pain, severe injury, major surgery recovery).
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Patients who need around-the-clock pain relief and not just “as needed” pills.
How It Works
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Oxycodone (the active drug) binds to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord.
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This reduces the perception of pain and also produces a feeling of relaxation.
Benefits (When Used Correctly)
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Effective, long-lasting relief from strong pain.
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Improves quality of life for patients with chronic pain.
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Allows dosing only twice a day instead of every few hours.
Harms & Risks
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Addiction and dependence – very high risk if misused.
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Tolerance – patients may need higher doses over time.
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Overdose risk – can slow breathing, cause coma, or death.
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Side effects – constipation, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness.
Misuse & Epidemic
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In the USA, OxyContin became one of the most misused prescription opioids.
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Its extended-release design was sometimes crushed or injected by people misusing it, giving a large, dangerous dose at once.
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This misuse was a major factor in the U.S. opioid epidemic.
Conclusion
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OxyContin can be life-improving when used under strict medical supervision for patients with severe pain.
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But it is also a high-risk medicine, and misuse has caused widespread addiction and overdose deaths.
