ROXICODONE tablets are used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is prescribed for the management of severe pain that necessitates opioid therapy, especially when alternative pain medications have proven ineffective or are not well-tolerated. Classified as a narcotic analgesic, oxycodone works by targeting the central nervous system to alleviate pain. It falls under the category of sedative pain medications, commonly referred to as narcotics. The Most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, etc.