Opioids are the strongest form of medication used to treat pain. Opioids work by attaching to opioid receptors, which are found in many areas of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract. An opioid attaches to the receptor, which reduces the transmission of pain messages to the brain, reducing pain. Opioids are used to treat moderate to severe pain that is not well managed with other pain medications. They do not treat the underlying cause of the pain. If cancer is causing the pain, the cancer treatment is aimed at reducing the pain.

There are several different formulations of oxycodone. This formulation is a quick-acting pill used for the treatment of acute pain. Acute pain is pain that comes on quickly, occurs intermittently, and is sometimes referred to as breakthrough pain. This medication can be used with another medication used to treat chronic pain.

How to Take Oxycodone Immediate Release Pill

This form of oxycodone is a pill and is taken with or without food, either as needed for pain or as a regularly scheduled medication, as decided by your care provider. Oxycodone immediate-release pills come in various dosages. Your doctor will determine the exact dosage and dosing schedule. It begins working to relieve pain in about 15 to 30 minutes, although it reaches its peak effect in 1 hour. It will continue to work for 3 to 6 hours.

It is important to make sure you are taking the correct amount of medication every time. Before every dose, check that what you are taking matches what you have been prescribed.