Generic Percocet 10-325 mg

The branded drug Percocet 10-325 mg contains two chemical compounds Oxycodone Hydrochloride (Oxycodone HCL) and Acetaminophen. These chemical compounds are also available in generic forms.

Oxycodone HCL acts in the brain of certain parts and blocks the signals in the central nervous system that generate pain and Acetaminophen helps in reducing high body temperature (fever) as well.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved this drug for treating and managing moderate to severe pain that is caused by various injuries, accidents, operations, etc.

Sometimes, pain conditions can be treated with several medicines like OxyContin, Tramadol, Paracetamol, Vicodin, Aspirin, etc., including Percocet drug. Percocet 10-325 mg medicine also has the potential to minimize swelling effects and can also regulate mucus.

Function of Percocet 10-325 mg Drug:

Percocet drug has two compositions, Oxycodone Hydrochloride (Oxycodone HCL) and Acetaminophen, where Oxycodone is an opioid agonist drug while Acetaminophen is less opioid agonist that helps to increase the Oxycodone effects.

This drug belongs to the group of medicines called opioid analgesics. Sometimes, the opioid drug is also called the narcotic drug. Opioid medicine helps to prevent certain pain signals by binding the opioid receptors in the brain and spine.

Dosage Forms and Other Strengths:

Percocet is a pain relief medicine. It falls under the category of Schedule II Controlled Substance Act. This drug is available in an oral tablet form. The other available dosage strengths are-

• Percocet 2.5 mg/325 mg
• Percocet 5 mg/325 mg
• Percocet 7.5 mg/325 mg
• Percocet 7.5 mg/500 mg
• Percocet 10 mg/650 mg

The standard dosage strength of Percocet medicine is 2.5 mg to 325 mg. Percocet 10-325 mg drug starts acting in one hour after taking and it can effect up to 6 hours long in the individuals.

Uses of Percocet Medication:

The uses of this yellow oval pill are as follows-

• It is used to treat various pains such as chronic pain, post-operative pain, and several other pain conditions. Sometimes, pain occurs in individuals due to several medical problems such as back pain, physical pain, swelling, etc.
• Percocet medicine is also used to treat many off-label conditions such as fever, cough and other complications. It reduces the coughing problems too.

Side Effects of Percocet 10-325 mg:

Every medication has some side effects Percocet too, has side effects that are mentioned below:

Common side effects

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Lightheadedness
• Itching
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Sweating
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Tiredness
• Vomiting
• Circulatory depression
• Serious side effects
• Low blood pressure
• Respiratory depression
• Apnea
• Respiratory arrest
• Noisy breathing
• Sighing
• Shock
• Death
• Unusual bruising or bleeding
• Confusion
• Unusual thoughts
• Problems with urination
• Upper stomach pain
• Clay-colored stools
• Jaundice
• Dizziness
• Weakness

Precautions:

• Individuals should take a prescription from a doctor before using the Percocet medicine.
• If women are planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding then must tell a consulted doctor.
• Drink a required amount of water while consuming this drug.
• After taking Percocet 10/325 mg medications secure the rest of the medicine in a safe place.
• People should take this medicine according to their age and medical condition.
• If anyone has other severe health problems like asthma disease etc., using Percocet 10-325 mg drug, must inform their doctor about it.