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Oxycodone And Acetaminophen

What are opioids?

Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid. Some opioids are made from the opium plant, and others are synthetic (man-made).

A health care provider may give you a prescription opioid to reduce pain after you have had a major injury or surgery. You may get them if you have severe pain from health conditions like cancer. Some providers prescribe them for chronic pain.

What are the side effects and risks of opioids?

Opioids can cause side effects such as drowsiness, mental fog, nausea, and constipation. They may also cause slowed breathing, which can lead to overdose deaths. If someone has signs of an overdose, call 911. These signs may include:

  • Very small pupils of the eyes
  • Falling asleep or loss of consciousness
  • Slow, shallow breathing
  • Choking or gurgling sounds
  • Vomiting
  • Limp body
  • Pale, blue, or cold skin
  • Faint heartbeat
  • Purple lips and fingernails

When using opioids, there is also a risk of opioid use disorder (OUD).

What is opioid use disorder (OUD)?

Opioid use disorder (OUD) means that you have a problematic pattern of using opioids. The pattern causes a lot of distress and impairment (meaning that it causes problems in and interferes with your daily life). Instead of OUD, sometimes people use the terms "opioid dependence" and "opioid addiction." Dependence means feeling withdrawal symptoms when not taking the drug. Addiction is a chronic brain disease that causes a person to compulsively seek out drugs, even though they cause harm.

The risk of OUD is higher if you misuse the medicines. Misuse can include taking more than your prescribed dose or taking it more often, using it to get high, or taking someone else's opioids.

Opioid use disorder and overdoses are serious public health problems in the United States. As more people misuse opioids, more women are misusing opioids during pregnancy. This can lead to health risks for the mother and baby. The baby may be born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). NAS is a group of withdrawal symptoms that a baby has after being exposed to drugs during pregnancy.

Another problem with increased opioid misuse is that it can also lead to more heroin use. There are some people who switch from prescription opioids to heroin because heroin may be cheaper and easier to get.

How are opioid use disorder (OUD) and opioid overdose treated?

There are effective medicines to treat OUD. Using medicines to treat OUD is called medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). MOUD can help you stop using the drug, get through withdrawal, and cope with cravings. It is often combined with behavioral therapy and counseling. Having support from family and friends can also help.

There is also a medicine called naloxone which can treat opioid overdoses. It can reverse the effects of the overdose and prevent death if it is given quickly.

How can I prevent problems when taking prescription opioids?

To prevent problems with prescription opioids, be sure to follow your doctor's instructions when taking them. Do not share your medicines with anyone else. Contact your doctor if you have any concerns about taking the medicines.

NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Oxycodone And Acetaminophen FDA Approved Drugs

OXYCET [AcetaminophenC8H9NO2 : Oxycodone HydrochlorideC18H21NO4ClH]
RX
-
325mg : 5mg (oral tablet)
MallinckrodtDec 7, 1983
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

OXYCODONE AND ACETAMINOPHEN [AcetaminophenC8H9NO2 : Oxycodone HydrochlorideC18H21NO4ClH]
RX
-
300mg : 10mg (oral tablet)
300mg : 2.5mg (oral tablet)
300mg : 5mg (oral tablet)
300mg : 7.5mg (oral tablet)
325mg/5ml : 5mg/5ml (oral solution)
325mg : 10mg (oral tablet)
325mg : 2.5mg (oral tablet)
325mg : 5mg (oral tablet)
325mg : 7.5mg (oral tablet)
MikartDec 30, 2005
Mallinckrodt IncSep 29, 2006
Actavis ElizabethApr 12, 2013
Alvogen MaltaJul 26, 2012
Amneal Pharms NyNov 27, 2007
Ascent Pharms IncMar 22, 2017
Aurolife Pharma LlcJul 15, 2013
Mayne Pharma IncOct 20, 2008
Novel Labs IncFeb 24, 2017
Rhodes PharmsAug 28, 2014
Sun Pharm Inds IncDec 26, 2013
Vintage PharmsJul 11, 2013
Watson LabsSep 5, 2003
Cerovene IncDec 13, 2016
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND ACETAMINOPHEN [AcetaminophenC8H9NO2 : Oxycodone HydrochlorideC18H21NO4ClH]
RX
-
325mg/5ml : 5mg/5ml (oral solution)
Vintage PharmsDec 18, 2014
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

PERCOCET [AcetaminophenC8H9NO2 : Oxycodone HydrochlorideC18H21NO4ClH]
RX
-
325mg : 10mg (oral tablet)
325mg : 2.5mg (oral tablet)
325mg : 5mg (oral tablet)
325mg : 7.5mg (oral tablet)
Vintage Pharms LlcNov 23, 2001
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ROXICET [AcetaminophenC8H9NO2 : Oxycodone HydrochlorideC18H21NO4ClH]
RX
-
325mg : 5mg (oral tablet)
West-ward Pharms IntApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

XARTEMIS XR [AcetaminophenC8H9NO2 : Oxycodone HydrochlorideC18H21NO4ClH]
RX
-
325mg : 7.5mg (oral tablet, extended release)
Mallinckrodt IncMar 11, 2014
  • Management of acute pain in patients requiring opioid analgesia.
  • Method of treating patients with gastric retentive dosage form.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.