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ENDOCET
Generic Name : ACETAMINOPHEN AND OXYCODONE
ABSTRACT -
Endocet is classified as a ‘narcotic-analgesic combination’. It is composed of oxycodone, an opioid medication that relieves pain in various parts of the body, and acetaminophen – which enforces the effects of the former. This drug is generally used to treat mild pain in certain parts of the body.
DOSAGE –
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- Endocet is to be taken as directed by the doctors. Consume this drug only as prescribed to avoid overdose or other harmful effects.
- Dispose of leftover tablets.
- General Adult Dosage available:
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Headache
- Exhaustion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Blurry vision
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Slow breathing
- Confusion
- Seizure
- Difficulty urinating
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Impotence/Lack of sex drive
- Severe liver problems
- Low levels of cortisol
- Serotonin syndrome
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Alprazolam
- Abiraterone
- Amprenavir
- Aripiprazole
- Atazanavir
- Asenapine
- Baclofen
- Boceprevir
- Brexpiprazole
- Bupropion
- Butalbital
- Chlorphenesin
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Darunavir
- Dexamethasone
- Diazepam
- Ethanol
- Etravirine
- Fosemprenavir
- Haloperidol
- Hydrocodone
- Iloperidone
- Iopamidol
- Ketoconazole
- Morphine
- Phenytoin
- Primidone
- Ritonavir
- Saquinavir
- Suvorexant
MODERATE DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Acebutolol
- Amiloride
- Amoxapine
- Atenolol/li>
- Belladona
- Benzthiazide
- Cannabidiol
- Celecoxib
- Clonidine
- Dapsone
- Doxepin
- Droperidol
- Escitalopram
- Fosinopril
- Furosemide
- Hyoscyamine
- Irbesartan
- Isoniazid
- Labetalol
- Metoprolol
- Nadolol
PRECAUTIONS –
- Provide the doctor with a detailed and accurate medical history prior to drug prescription. Notify especially in case of illnesses such as asthmatic conditions, liver/kidney disease, disorders in the pancreas, gallbladder, thyroid or adrenal gland, seizures, or alcoholism.
- Inform the doctor of all the drugs being consumed, especially sedatives such as Valium.
- Do not consume this drug in case of an allergy to Endocet, or in case of severe asthma stomach blockage or the use of sedatives, alcohol or other narcotic drugs.
- Do not nurse while on drug course as Endocet can transfer through breast milk and cause harm to a newborn.
- Using this drug during pregnancy can cause harmful effects on the growth of the child; such as drug dependency.
- Avoid alcohol or any drug that can slow down breathing while on drug course.
- Notify a surgeon of drug intake in case of an upcoming surgery.
WARNINGS –
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Strictly avoid powdering this drug to inject it intravenously. This can cause extremely harmful effects.
- The side effects of this drug are more prominently noticed with older patients, or those that have breathing problems or are malnourished.
- Several drugs may interact with Endocet. Provide a detailed drug list to the doctor before using Endocet.
- Endocet can rapidly slow down the patient’s breathing rate.
- This drug can be habit-forming. Misuse of this drug may lead to overdose, death or addiction. Do not ever share this medication with another person, or consume more of this drug than is needed.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Overdose of this drug can cause severe liver conditions or even death.
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