Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid pain relief medication. It is prescribed to get relief from moderate to severe pain. It belongs to the class of drugs known as narcotic analgesics. It works on the central nervous system. Oxycodone has a longer-term effect than other non opioid medications. It is prescribed when non opioid pain relief drugs are not working well. The patients who are suffering from chronic pain, surgical pain, or any injury, Oxycodone is very helpful in managing them.