A prescription opioid drug called roxicodone 5 mg , usually referred to by its generic name oxycodone, is used to treat moderate to severe pain. As a narcotic analgesic, Roxicodone reduces pain by interacting with opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body. Due to its strength, Roxicodone is frequently given for acute injuries and post-surgical recuperation, as well as short-term pain management.