Generic Percocet 5-325 mg

.Percocet 5-325 mg medication consists of two components, such as Oxycodone and acetaminophen. These work as generic variants as well as active ingredients in the branded medicine, Percocet. These two ingredients act as an opioid analgesic combination.

So, both ingredients are used in the combined form which helps to manage pain in the patients. It is an FDA-approved prescription-only drug. When other non-opioid drugs are not effective in managing pain, then it prescribed to patients.

The medication is categorized as a controlled substance of Schedule II. It refers to a high tendency to be abused by individuals. There is an imprint of ‘PERCOCET’ and ‘5’ on the alternative side of the blue and rounded tablet.

How Does Percocet 5-325 mg Work?

Percocet comprises Oxycodone which is an opioid agonist. It helps to activate opioid receptors in the brain. Percocet 5/325 has a high tendency to bind with mu-opioid receptors and has less affinity for delta and kappa receptors. It induces G-coupled protein, which prevents the release of signaling molecules.

The concentration of cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate gets reduced, the N-type voltage-operated calcium channels get closed and the potassium channels get opened. This is how the drug produces an analgesic effect and responds to pain in the patients.

Dose and Other Dosage Strength:

It comes in the form of an oral tablet with the following dosage strengths:-

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

A nominal dose starts with 2.5/325 mg. One tablet of 5/325 mg can be taken on the basis of need of the patient when experiencing pain. The medicine should be consumed every six hours.

A doctor determines the strength of the dose for a patient. It is done after examining their medical condition, the severity of the pain, and opioid tolerance in patients. A maximum of 12 tablets can be taken once a day.

Uses of PERCOCET 5 PIll:

It is the FDA-approved medicine which helps to manage chronic pain in individuals. When other drugs are not helpful, then this pain relief medicine is recommended.

Percocet 5/325 Side effects:

There are some after-effects of the Percocet 5 pill which are classified as common and serious side effects. These are given below:-

Common Side Effects:-

• Blurry vision
• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Flushing
• Abdominal cramps
• Drowsiness
• Mood changes

Adverse Side Effects

• Difficulty in passing urine
• Confusion
• Lack of appetite
• Skin gets wet from sweating (clammy skin)
• Respiratory problem
• Cardiovascular disorder
• Seizures
• Tightness in muscle
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Jaundice
• Unusual bruising and bleeding
• Lack of coordination

Precautions:

• There are some safety measures that have to be taken by individuals during and after the treatment. These are mentioned below:-
• The medical history of the patients should be informed to a healthcare provider before starting the treatment.
• The medicine causes constipation, so, patients should drink plenty of water to avoid it.
• If a person is allergic to opioids, then the medicine should be stopped immediately.
• Never abruptly stop the product, the dosage strength should be reduced gradually. It will minimize the withdrawal symptoms in patients.
• While taking this drug, other medication should be stopped to avoid fatal consequences of the drug’s interaction.
• The overdose of this medicine may even cause death in the patients.
• The consumption of alcohol should be avoided because it may make the aftereffects of this drug worse.
• If the symptoms which are mentioned above are not going away, then the patient should seek medical consultation.