The pain of moderate to severe severity is relieved by medication. These drugs are commonly used to treat cancer-related chronic pain and surgical-related acute pain. It can also reduce pain at the end of life . Oxycodone is available in tablet form under OxyContin, Percocet, and Oxycodone. Oxycodone 80 mg is a potent opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain. It’s often prescribed for cancer patients, post-operative patients, and others with chronic pain.