Percocet 5/325mg

WHAT IS PERCOCET?

Percocet 5/325mg,  is a medicine that is used as an opioid medication for the treatment of pain. Opioids are the most effective and strongest form of medicine that are mainly use to treat pain. Percocet 5/325mg is compose of two other drugs – Acetaminophen and Oxycodone. Oxycodone is a drug that is generally used in other medications combination as well. It (Oxycodone) is an opioid as well that is use to treat pain sensations in the body. People often term an opioid as a narcotic drug. Acetaminophen is not as strong as Oxycodone; it is add to increase the effect of the former drug.

Hence, Percocet is used to get relief from painful sensations. The pain can be mild, moderate, or severe. This drug is only prescribed to patients when a non-opioid drug is not effective enough to manage the pain that is sustaining in a human system.

WHAT IS PERCOCET 5/325MG USED FOR?

As said above, Percocet is use to manage pain that is arising in the human body. You can buy Percocet online from a website that is authorize and gives you the correct information about the drug. If a patient is recommend the dose of Percocet 5/325mg online, it is important to know the combination of the dose. Percocet 5/325mg is a brand drug form by combining Oxycodone 5mg and Acetaminophen 325mg. Doctors recommend this dose for treating moderate to severe pain.

What are the Percocet side effects?

The side effects of Percocet are given below –

• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Feeling tired at most times
• Feeling sleepy in the day time
• Stomach pain
• Mild headache
• Rapid heartbeats
• Loss of coordination

These were some of the common side effects of Percocet that can be seen in patients. People are advise not to take this drug for an extend time period. Taking your doctor’s advice is important before starting with the use of the drug. There are cases where people have suffered from breathing or respiratory problems.

WHAT DOES PERCOCET DO?

We have already mention that Percocet is combine of Oxycodone and Acetaminophen. Oxycodone is an opioid drug, and acetaminophen is present to increase the effect of Oxycodone. An opioid work by getting attach to the opioid receptors that are present inside the body. The areas where opioid receptors can be found are – brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract. Thus, the drug affects these areas and reduces the pain that was sustain in the human body. One should keep in mind that Percocet 5/325mg should only be use when the non-opioid drugs are not enough to get relief from the pain.

WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHILE USING PERCOCET?

The following precautions should be take while using Percocet –

• You should not be using Percocet if you are suffering from any severe disease. The symptoms can be internal or external.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other drug for a serious issue in your system. Even if you are taking supplements or vitamins for your health, tell about that also to your doctor.
• Do not take the drug more than the recommended value.
• Stop using alcohol if you have been taking it. The consumption of alcohol, along with Percocet, will make you feel dizzy.
• Stop taking the drug if you come across symptoms that are harming your system.

HOW LONG DOES PERCOCET EXIST IN YOUR SYSTEM?

Percocet stays in your system at different levels. In the bloodstream, the drug can be detect for up to 24 hours. In the saliva and urine test, the drug can last up to four days. These tests are carry on only when the person has take the drug for around a week or so.