Understanding Oxycontin OP: The Basics

Oxycontin is a brand-name prescription medication containing the active ingredient oxycodone. Oxycodone is a potent semi-synthetic opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to severe pain that is expected to last for an extended period. The "OP" formulation stands for a specific, abuse-deterrent formulation developed to make the tablet more difficult to crush or dissolve for the purpose of snorting or injecting the drug.

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