PERCOCET 2.5/325MG

Description

Description of the Medicine Percocet 2.5 325 mg:

Percocet 2.5 325 mg used to relieve moderate to severe pain. The medicine contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and an non-opioid reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain measurement. However, Acetaminophen helps to reduce the fever.

Uses of Percocet 2.5 325 mg:

Percocet can be addictive forming medicine. And it can make people sleepy after taking it for 4 to 6 hours. Moreover, it may be used as a substitute for opioid muscle relaxer and pain reliever.

Furthermore, it is suggested to take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. It is allowed to take this medicine with an empty appetite also. However, in the case of nausea, it is recommended to take this medicine after having a light meal. Moreover, take the prescription from the medical consult to cure the nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible).

Moreover, avoid eating grapefruit or its juice while using this medication because grapefruit can increase the chance of the side effects with this medicine, however patients can take doctor recommendations on it whether it can be allowed or not. 

Make sure not to use the liquid form of this medicine. However, if the patient is taking it in liquid form, do not use the household medicine, always use the medication measuring device, as it measures the correct dosage of the medicine.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose, take the medication more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.

Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well.

Side effects Percocet 2.5 325 mg:

The side effect of Percocet occurs because of the opioid nature of the medicine. Misuse or overdosage of this medicine causes side effects given the following.

• Nausea 
• vomiting
• Constipation
• Lightheadedness
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness

Moreover, some of the side effects disappear after the continuous dosage of Percocet 2.5 325 mg. However, if the cases are getting worse take the consultation of the medical professionals immediately.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Shape of the Percocet 2.5 325 mg tablet:

Tablet of Percocet imprint with 2.5 on top and on the bottom of the tablet. The colour of the tablet is pink and the shape of the Tablet is oval and the generic name of the medicine is Oxycodone- Acetaminophen. 

The picture of Percocet is given below.

Picture of Percocet 2.5/325 mg tablet

Generic name: Oxycodone- Acetaminophen

Imprint: 2.5 PERCOCET

Strength: 325 mg/2.5 mg

Colour: Pink

Size: 6.00 mm

Shape: Oval

Availability: Prescription only

Precautions

If the patient is allergic to morphine, codeine, oxymorphone and other other opioids, then the patient needs to inform the concerned doctor and take precautions accordingly.

In the medicine Percocet 2.5 325 mg contains inactive ingredients which can cause allergic reaction or other problems. Therefore, before intake of the medicine the patient must follow the intrusion of the medical professionals.

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol, marijuana or cannabis can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

Liquid products may contain sugar, aspartame, and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and slow/shallow breathing.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with the concerned medical professionals.

Percocet 2.5 325 mg passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore consult with the concerned medical professional immediately if the baby develops unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, or trouble breathing. Consult the doctor before breast-feeding.

Summary

Percocet 2.5 325 mg used to relieve moderate to severe pain. The medicine contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and an non-opioid reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain measurement. However, Acetaminophen helps to reduce the fever.

The side effect of Percocet 2.5 325 mg occurs because of the opioid nature of the medicine. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.