- Discussion:
- type of
narcotic agent;
-
percocet:
- for moderate to severe pain; Adult: 1-2 tab PO q4-6hr prn;
- tab: 5mg oxycodone and 325mg
acetaminophren;
-
percolone:
- 5 mg oxycodone tablets (no acetaminophren);
- usual dose is 10-30 mg q 4 hr prn;
-
oxycontin
- controled release tablet given bid;
- contains no acetaminophren or ASA;
- available in 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets;
- usual orthopaedic adult dose is 10 mg PO bid;
- Contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to oxycodone or acetaminophren;
- head injuries and increased intracranial pressure; acute abdominal conditions, and use with
caution in patients with impaired renal or hepatic function, hypothyroidism, prostatic
hypertrophy, addison's dz, urethral stricture, and in elderly or debilitated patients;
- avoid concomitant use of CNS depressants, anticholinergicss with narcotics (increased risks of
paralytic ileus),
MAOI, or tricyclic antidepressants;
