OxyContin is also known as Oxycodone Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, which is an opioid medication that is classified as a narcotic. Oxycodone Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets are primarily indicated for the relief of persistent moderate to severe pain, especially in patients with cancer pain. Oxycodone Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets are extended-release tablets that must be swallowed whole and not broken, chewed, or ground. If the tablet is broken, chewed, or ground, it can result in the rapid release of oxycodone with the absorption of a potentially lethal amount. This medication should be taken every 12 hours and the dosage depends on the severity of the patient’s pain and previous history of analgesic use. There is no ceiling effect in taking this medication, which means that the dosage can be increased according to the patient’s level of pain, and the possibility of addiction is unnecessarily considered. Side effects of Oxycodone Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets include nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, fatigue, and dizziness as side effects of this medication.