Brand Names (Generic Names) Abstral (fentanyl) Actiq (fentanyl) Avinza (morphine sulfate extended-release capsules) Butrans (buprenorphine transdermal system) Oxycodone, sold under the brand names Roxicodone and OxyContin (which is the extended-release form) among others, is a semi-synthetic opioid used medically for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone (also called Oxycodone IR or immediate-release oxycodone) works quickly and is shorter-acting, with an average half-life of 3.2 hours, requiring dosing every four to six hours. Oxycodone (4,5-epoxy-14-hydroxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-6-one, dihydrohydroxycodeinone) is a semi-synthetic opioid receptor agonist derived from thebaine, a constituent of opium. Oxycodone will test positive for an opiate in the available field test kits. Lists the various brand names available for medicines containing oxycodone. Find information on oxycodone use, treatment, drug class and molecular formula. There are many oxycodone brand names for drugs that contain oxycodone. All are prescription painkillers. Oxycodone is a medicine that is used to help treat severe pain. Common side effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, and dizziness. Oxycodone is the active ingredient and generic name for several brand-name products, including Roxicodone, Oxaydo, and OxyContin. Roxicodone and Oxaydo are immediate-release (IR) forms of Oxycodone, whereas OxyContin is an extended release (ER) form of Oxycodone. It belongs to the group of medicines called opioid analgesics (pain medicines). Oxycodone acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain. Oxycodone extended-release capsules or tablets should not be used if you need pain medicine for just a short time, such as when recovering from surgery. Oxycontin (oxycodone hydrochloride) is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Learn side effects, dosage, drug interactions, warnings, patient labeling, reviews, and more.