Oxycontin and Oxycodone

[Jewel]

I don't know much about prescription drugs, so I'm wondering if somebody could help me out. What is the difference between Oxycontin and Oxycodone?

[QuietLunatic]

Oxycontin is the trade name for "oxycodone continuous release", meaning a form of the drug that releases into your system continuously over time.

[Jewel]

Thanks, QuietLunatic. That makes a bit more sense. I have heard the names used interchangeably, so I was a bit confused. This clears it up a little.

[mtajim]

You can find lots of name for same medicine but the things used in them are always same

[Raichi]

Oxycodone is a pain reliever

[MHJ]

Oxycontin is quickly becoming the drug of choice of a lot of young people. This is a shame as it is a highly addictive prescription