Percodan ® is the combination
of a pure opioid agonist (Oxycodone) with Aspirin.
Percodan ® is
effective orally and used for the relief
of moderate to severe chronic pain. Oxycodone
itself is a narcotic analgesic and has a
high potential for abuse. This medication
should be taken exactly as prescribed and
never shared with others. The Oxycodone in Percodan ® can
cause physical and psychological dependence.
Use this medicine with caution and under
close supervision of your healthcare professional.
Percodan is an opioid painkiller used to treat
short-term pain considered moderate to moderately
severe. It is made up of aspirin and oxycodone,
an opiate. Percodan was first prescribed in
1950, marketed by DuPont Pharmaceuticals. One
tablet contains 4.62 mg of oxycodone hydrochloride,
0.38 mg of oxycodone terephthalate and 325
mg of aspirin. Once widely prescribed in the
United States, many health care professionals
instead prescribe other oxycodone compounds,
such as Percocet, which contains acetaminophen
instead of aspirin. Both Norco and Vicodin
contain hydrocodone and acetaminophen, and
tend to be favored by doctors for post-operative
pain. Percodan is classified by the U.S. Drug
Enforcement Agency as a Schedule II controlled
substance, in the same class as cocaine and
morphine. This means it cannot be filled by
telephone and refills are not allowed. The
DEA classifies drugs according to their potential
to be abused and habit-forming. Vicodin and
Norco are not as heavily regulated and are
considered Schedule III controlled substances.
Percodan is manufactured by Endo Pharmaceuticals.
The most commonly prescribed dose is one pill
every six hours as needed for pain. Daily dose
should not exceed 4 grams or 12 tablets.
PERCODAN COMPONENTS: OXYCODONE AND ASPIRIN
Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid used
for pain relief. It can cause euphoria, feelings
of relaxation and respiratory depression. It
is also considered useful as a cough suppressant.
Aspirin inhibits the body’s production
of prostaglandins, which can cause pain by
stimulating muscle contractions and dilating
blood vessels in the body. It is also a fever
reducer. Percodan is not recommended for anyone
who is allergic to either. Caution should be
taken when driving or performing other tasks
that require alertness. Percodan should not
be taken with alcohol, other opiates, sedatives,
tranquilizers or other central nervous system
depressants. Because aspirin use in children
and teens can cause Reye Syndrome, Percodan
should not be prescribed to them.
All opiates have the potential to cause dependency,
and prescription painkiller abuse has skyrocketed
in recent years. The makers of Percodan say
it is susceptible to misuse, abuse and diversion,
whether legally prescribed or not. A tolerance
can develop with use of Percodan, requiring
the patient to take more and more to achieve
the pain-killing effect. Withdrawal symptoms
can set in when prolonged use is abruptly discontinued.
According to the manufacturer, they include:
Flu-like symptoms, restlessness, yawning, irritability,
anxiety, joint pain, aches, weakness, insomnia,
nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea,
and increase of blood pressure and heart rate.
Overdose of Percodan can cause respiratory
depression, stupor, coma, and cold and clammy
skin. In severe cases, overdose can cause circulatory
collapse, cardiac arrest or death.
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