Oxycodone 10 mg is a prescription opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to severe pain that cannot be controlled by non-opioid pain medications. It belongs to the class of narcotic (opioid) analgesics and works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. Due to its potency and risk for abuse, Oxycodone 10 mg is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act and is similarly regulated in other countries.