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Definition of Oxycodone
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Oxycodone: Oxycodone is the active ingredient in OxyContin. Oxycodone is an opioid, a close relative of morphine, heroin, codeine, fentanyl, and methadone.