User:Mr. Ibrahem/Oxycodone/paracetamol
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone | Opioid analgesic |
| Paracetamol | Anilide analgesic |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Depalgos, Endocet, Maxigesic, Percocet, Ratio-Oxycocet, Roxicet, others |
| Other names | Oxycodone/acetaminophen, oxycodone/APAP |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | percocet |
| License data | |
| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Oxycodone/paracetamol, also known as oxycodone/acetaminophen, and sold under the brand name Percocet among others, is a combination of the opioid oxycodone with paracetamol (acetaminophen), used to treat moderate to severe short-term pain.[1] It comes in immediate and extended release formulations.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1]
Common side effects include nausea and dizziness.[1] Other side effects may include addiction, sleepiness, itchiness, constipation, anaphylaxis, low blood pressure, and decreased breathing.[1] Use during pregnancy may result in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome in the baby.[1]
The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in 1976.[1] In the United States it is a schedule II controlled substance.[2] It is available as a generic medication.[3] In the United States 90 tablets costs about 22 USD as of 2020.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Oxycodone and Acetaminophen (Professional Patient Advice)". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Mancano, Michael; Gallagher, Jason (2010). Frequently Prescribed Medications. Jones & Bartlett Learning. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-7637-8117-0. Archived from the original on 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ^ Hamilton, Richard J. (2009). Tarascon Pharmacopoeia 2010 Professional Desk Reference Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-7637-7769-2. Archived from the original on 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ^ "Percocet Prices, Coupons & Savings Tips". GoodRx. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.