OxyContin is a brand name for the extended-release formulation of oxycodone, an opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to severe chronic pain. Unlike immediate-release oxycodone, OxyContin is designed to release the active ingredient slowly over 12 hours, providing consistent, long-lasting pain relief. This makes it particularly useful for patients who require continuous, around-the-clock pain management. OxyContin is often prescribed when other pain relief options are insufficient or when a patient has d
