PERCOCET 10/325MG

Description

Description Of Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg

Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg mg is used in the treatment of chronic pain and belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesic combinations. The risk factor cannot be ruled out during pregnancy and its aftermath. The baby can be affected with the side effects of the medicine.

Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of oxycodone.

Due to the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse, even at recommended doses, Percocet is only prescribed when treatment with non-opioid pain relieving medication has not been tolerated or has not provided adequate pain relief.

Precaution to intake Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg

Percocet 10/325 mg is heavily effective medicine and could be dangerous in the case of misuse or overdose. Person having the problem with respiration it could be dangerous, Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg can slow or stop the breathing and it may be addictive.  

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.

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.

Shape of the Percocet 10/325 mg pills

Pills of Percocet mg imprint with 10 on top and PERCOCET 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 the pill of Percocet 10/325 mg is given below.

Picture of Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg

Generic name: Oxycodone- Acetaminophen

Imprint: PERCOCET 10/325

Strength: 325 mg/10 mg

Colour: Yellow

Size: 12.00 mm

Shape: Oblong

Availability: Prescription only

Dosages of  Percocet 10/325 mg:

The dosage of Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg is recommended to use only as per severity of pain. The usual adult dosage recommended by the medical professional for the Percocet 10 mg/325 mg is  1 tablet in every 6 hours as needed for the severity of pain. However, the maximum dosage of the medicine could be up to 6 tablets in a day. Moreover,the total daily dosage of  Percocet 10/325 mg  should not exceed more than 4 grams.

The initial dosages may cause few side effects for the first 24 to 72 hours. The Patient may feel suffocation and respiration depression. However, after prolonged use of Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg , the side effects start decreasing by the time of use.

There are some advice recommended by the medical professional given follows:

• Doses should be individually titrated to provide adequate analgesia while minimizing adverse reactions.
• Because of the risks of addiction, abuse and misuse, the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals should be used.
• Monitor patients closely for respiratory depression within the first 24 to 72 hours of initiating therapy and following any increase in dose.
• Oxycodone/acetaminophen ER Tablets are not interchangeable with other oxycodone/acetaminophen products. 

Side effects of Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg

The side effect of Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg 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 Yellow Percocet 10mg 325mg. However, if the cases are getting worse take the consultation of the medical professionals immediately.

Serious allergic reaction of Percocet 10mg 325mg  is not usual, moreover, consult the clinical professional immediately in the case of serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Other serious symptoms of side effects of Percocet is a sign of liver problem, high level of serotonin in the patient body started appearing at the time of the initial dosages. 

These symptoms includes:

• Agitation
• Hallucinations
• Fever
• Sweating
• Shivering
• Fast heart rate
• Muscle stiffness
• Twitching
• Loss of coordination
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea.

Moreover, after the appearance of these symptoms patients must take the consultation of the clinical/medical professional at the earliest convenience. As it might be the cause of some serious disease.

Summary:

Percocet 10/325 mg is used in the treatment of severe pain and belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesic combinations. The risk factor cannot be ruled out during pregnancy and its aftermath. The baby can be affected with the side effects of the medicine. Percocet 10/325 mg is classified as a Schedule 2 controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).

Moreover, 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.