Introduction to OxyContin for Pain Management OxyContin is the brand name for extended-release oxycodone hydrochloride, a potent opioid analgesic designed to provide around-the-clock relief for severe and persistent pain that requires long-term opioid treatment when alternative options are inadequate. As a controlled-release formulation, it delivers medication gradually over 12 hours, distinguishing it from immediate-release oxycodone […]