Generic oxycodone 10 mg is an immediate-release opioid analgesic typically prescribed for moderate pain. It acts immediately and is often recommended to be taken every 4 to 6 hours. Oxycodone 10 mg should not be taken with alcohol and grapefruit or grapefruit juice.It is mainly used in cases of severe pain, such as chronic cancer pain, starting-cancer pain, Visceral cancer pain and brain tumor pain.Some common side effects include constipation, drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, headaches, and severe skin itching. An individual with severe breathing problems or known allergies should avoid this medicine.