Generic Percocet 7.5-325 mg

Percocet combination medicine contains Oxycodone and Acetaminophen formulation and is a Schedule II controlled drug. It is used for mild – moderate or severe pain following surgery or injury or to reduce fever. Percocet 7.5-325 mg is available with the imprint PERCOCET 7.5/325 and in peached color.

Oxycodone is a drug under opiate while Acetaminophen is a non- opiate but has a tendency to increase the euphoric effects of Oxycodone. It works through impairing the opioid receptors within the Central Nervous System (CNS) through the pain-inhibitory and analgesic components of the brain.

This drug is for patients when a pain reliever is needed for a long time and also for use when other opioid drugs become ineffective or the patient cannot endure it.

Uses of Percocet 7.5-325 mg Medicine:

Primary uses of Percocet-

Management of Acute Pain:  Mainly People use Percocet to treat pain that arises from persistent injuries, surgery, or medical treatments. It is a potent Oxycodone and Acetaminophen combination which offers efficient pain relief and helps the patient get better.

Post-operative Pain:  People use Percocet for the management of pain after surgery so that they can recuperate in comfort. It is often used in the early stages of recovery since the intensity of pain is often high at this stage.

Cancer Pain Management: Percocet is one of the relieving drugs. Patients having breakthrough cancer pain that is not well maintained by other relief drugs. It is an alternative in palliative medicine as it offers a possibility to patients suffering from severe pain to control their conditions and to have a better quality of life.

Off-label Uses

• Migraines
• Chronic pain management

Dose and Dosage:

Percocet 7.5/325 is available in the oral tablet form in an oval shape.  The other available dosage strengths are –

• Percocet 5-325 mg
• Percocet 7.5-500 mg
• Percocet 10-325 mg

The recommended starting dosage for adults is one tablet every six hours as needed for pain management. Dosing guidelines for Percocet are based on the severity of pain, medical history, and response to the drug. The maximum daily dose limit of Percocet 7.5-325 mg is up to 8 tablets.

Side Effects of PERCOCET 7.5/325 Pill:

• Myalgia
• Hypotension
• Thrombocytopenia
• Confusion
• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Dysrhythmias
• Agitation
• Hallucination
• Dizziness
• Tinnitus
• Bradycardia
• Palpitations
• Headache
• Seizures
• Blurred vision
• Hepatotoxicity
• Lethargy
• Flushing

Some of these aftereffects can be critical and require immediate medical attention, while others are only short term.

Precautions:

Percocet works on the CNS (central nervous system), therefore avoid mixing alcohol while taking this drug. It can create fatal unwanted effects that may lead an individual to death.

This drug carries a risk of addiction, misuse, and overdose. It can lead to physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation if taking regularly.

It is very important to share the patient’s medical history and currently using medications with the doctor, to get the best optimal dosage with low risk and high benefits.