Percocet 5-325 mg is the FDA-approved combination medication of an opioid and one non-opioid drug. It is used for the treatment of moderate to extreme pain conditions. The opioid substance of Percocet is Oxycodone which works in the brain through binding with receptors selectively with mu-receptor. Its non-opioid ingredient Acetaminophen helps to reduce fever in individuals because it is not an opioid, so, it helps to increase the effectiveness of Oxycodone. This is a prescription-only drug.

This medicine is manufactured by Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. Percocet 5-325 mg drug is available in the form of oral tablets with varying dosage strengths. The maximum daily dose limit of this medication that doctors may suggest is 12 tablets. The usual dosage for adults is 1 tablet taken every 6 hours but only as needed for pain.

Mechanism of Percocet 5-325 mg Medicine:

Oxycodone and Acetaminophen are the generic versions of 5-325 mg drug. These are also active ingredients of this drug. However, the exact working of Percocet is not known yet, but it’s believed that it specifically interacts with the CNS’s (central nervous system) opioid receptors for deriving pain-relieving activities or opioid-like effects in the brain.

Side Effects of Percocet 5-325 mg Drug:

• Headache
• Chills
• Lower back pain
• Sore throat
• Bloating
• Seizures
• Fainting
• Tiredness
• Irregular breathing
• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Fever

Precaution:

• Do not take Percocet 5-325 mg medication with other drugs it can cause serious side effects such as hypertension, extreme chest pain, etc., that could lead an individual to death.
• Before taking this medication tell your doctor about your medical history if have any, such as seizures, head injury, pancreatic problems, etc.
• It is a Scheduled II controlled substance drug that exposes the potential of Percocet 5-325 mg medicine for drug abuse, misuse, etc.
• Taking this drug during breastfeeding may harm your baby.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while using this drug.