BRAND NAMES
NARCOTIC ANALGESICS & ACETAMINOPHEN
Acetaminiphen & Codeine, Dihydrocodeine & Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone &
Acetaminophen, Meperidine & Acetaminophen, Oxycodone & Acetaminophen, Pentazocine
& Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene & Acetaminophen
BASIC PERCOCET INFO
Habit forming? Yes
Prescription needed? Yes
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Narcotic, analgesic, fever reducer
PERCOCET MEDICAL USES
Relieves pain, Reduces fever
MEDICAL DOSAGE & PERCOCET USAGE
How to take
Percocet:
- Tablet or capsule: Swallow Percocet with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble
Percocet tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food.
- Syrup: Mix with one-half glass of water (4 oz.) before swallowing.
- Liquid form: PERCOCET may need to be diluted with water before taking. Follow directions on label.
When to take PERCOCET:
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When needed. No more often than every 4
hours.
If you forget a PERCOCET dose:
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Take as soon as you remember.
- Wait 4 hours for
next dose.
What PERCOCET does:
- May affect hypothalamus-the part of the brain that helps regulate body heat and receives body's pain messages.
- Blocks pain messages to brain and spinal cord.
- Reduces sensitivity of brain's cough control center.
Time lapse before drug works:
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15 to 30 minutes. May last 4 hours.
Don't take with:
- Other drugs with acetaminophen.
- Too much acetaminophen can damage liver and kidneys.
- Any other medicine or any dietary supplement without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
 PERCOCET OVERDOSE |
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 SYMPTOMS:
Stomach upset; irritability; sweating,
convulsions; deep sleep; slow breathing;
slow pulse; flushed, warm skin; constricted
pupils; coma.
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 PERCOCET SIDE EFFECTS
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Life-threatening:
Irregular or slow
heartbeat, difficult
breathing, wheezing.
Common Percocet Side Effects:
Dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, headache, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, stomach cramps, overexcitement.
Infrequent Percocet Side Effects:
Black, tarry stools;
bloody or cloudy urine;
painful or frequent
urination; fast, slow or
pounding heartbeat;
hallucinations;
breathing problems,
wheezing; back or side
pain; red dots on skin;
red or flushed face;
ringing or buzzing in
ears; skin rash, hives
or itching; sore throat;
(ever, face swelling;
decreased urine;
trembling; uncontrolled
muscle movements;
unusual bleeding or
bruising; yellow skin or
eyes. Feeling depressed
Rare Percocet Side Effects:
Changes in vision, constipation, dry mouth, loss of appetite, restlessness, nightmares, trouble sleeping.
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Don't take PERCOCET if:
- You are allergic to any narcotic or acetaminophen.
- Your symptoms don't improve after 2 days use. Call your doctor.
Before you start, consult your doctor if:
- You have bronchial asthma, kidney disease or liver damage.
- You will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia.
Over age 60:
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More likely to be drowsy, dizzy, unsteady or constipated.
- Don't exceed recommended dose.
- You can't eliminate drug as efficiently as younger persons.
- Use only if absolutely necessary.
Pregnancy:
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Risk factors vary for drugs in this group.
Breast-feeding:
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Drug filters into milk.
- May harm child. Avoid.
Infants & children:
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Percocet is not recommended.
Prolonged Percocet Use:
- With high doses and long-term use, can cause psychological and physical dependence (addiction).
- May cause chronic constipation.
Skin & sunlight:
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No problems expected.
Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
- Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine affects you.
- Don't work around dangerous machinery.
- Don't climb ladders or work in high places.
- Danger increases if you drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes, such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine, narcotics and mind-altering drugs.
Discontinuing:
- Discontinue in 2 days if symptoms don't improve. Report to your doctor any symptoms that develop after discontinuing, such as gooseflesh, irritability, insomnia, yawning, weakness, large eye pupils.
- If used for several weeks or more, consult doctor before discontinuing.
Others:
- Lying down after the first few doses may decrease unwanted effects of nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness or dizziness.
- Advise any doctor or dentist whom you consult that you take this medicine.
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