Oxycodone is commonly known by which brand name?

Oxycodone is most commonly associated with the brand name OxyContin, which is a time-release formulation designed to manage severe pain. OxyContin allows for controlled dosing over an extended period, making it effective for patients who require consistent pain relief. The name OxyContin is widely recognized, particularly in discussions about opioid medications, due to its prevalence in both medical use and media reports about prescription pain medications.

While other brand names mention oxycodone in their formulations, such as Percocet, which combines oxycodone with acetaminophen, OxyContin specifically refers to the pure oxycodone product. As for Vicodin and Celebrex, these do not contain oxycodone; Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen, and Celebrex is a brand of celecoxib, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This underscores the unique identification of OxyContin as the brand name solely associated with oxycodone.