Your Medication Oxycodone & Acetaminophen
This information is provided for public education purposes only and is not intended to substitute for a manufacturer directions or consultation with a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional all medication including those available over-the-counter can be harmful if not used as directed in taking more than one medication could result in harmful drug interactions
Please consult a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional before taking any medication or changing and already approved or prescribed medication plan hello my name is mary i’m a student pharmacist at the university of arkansas for medical sciences today i’m here to talk to you about your medication oxycodone and acetaminophen oxycodone and acetaminophen is
Also known as the brand names in de sete and percocet percocet comes in a tablet dosage form percocet is used to treat moderate to severe pain you can safely take percocet every four to six hours as needed for your pain while being cautious not to exceed four grams of acetaminophen in one day some common side effects of percocet are dizziness and nausea some less
Common side effects are headache drowsiness fatigue insomnia compulsive skin picking bitching blisters hot flashes vomiting constipation diarrhea and respiratory depression do not take percocet if you have acute or severe asthma hypercarbia or paralytic ileus while taking percocet it is important to remember to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience
Any of the following liver problems indicated by dark urine fatigue lack of appetite nausea or abdominal pain severe dizziness or fatigue passing out difficulty or slow breathing severe constipation or severe loss of strength and energy signs of serotonin syndrome such as dizziness severe headache agitation hallucinations abnormal heartbeat flushing and tremors
Signs of an allergic reaction such as wheezing chest tightness fever itching bad cough or blue skin color if you start taking any new medication supplements or vitamins or if your condition does not improve or you develop new or worsening symptoms thank you for watching and if you have any further questions please contact your pharmacist or health care provider
You this information is provided for public education purposes only and is not intended to substitute for a manufacturer’s directions or consultation with a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional all medication including those available over-the-counter can be harmful if not used as directed in taking more than one medication could result in harmful drug
Interactions please consult a licensed pharmacist or healthcare professional before taking any medication or changing and already approved or prescribed medication plan you
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Oxycodone & Acetaminophen Medication Information (dosing, side effects, and patient counseling) By RxLearn
