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What are aspirin-oxycodone tablets?
ASPIRIN-OXYCODONE (Percodan®, Endodan®, Percodan®-Demi) is a combination of two different types of pain medicine and is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Federal law prohibits the transfer of aspirin; oxycodone to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Generic aspirin; oxycodone tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• drink more than 3 alcohol-containing drinks per day
• infection
• heart or circulation problems
• lung disease or breathing difficulties
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• problems urinating
• seizures or other neurologic disorders
• constipation
• an unusual or allergic reaction to aspirin, oxycodone, other opioid analgesics, foods, dyes or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take aspirin-oxycodone tablets by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take aspirin-oxycodone with food to prevent stomach upset. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not share this medicine with anyone.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.What drug(s) may interact with aspirin-oxycodone?
• medicines for seizures
• medicines for high blood pressure
• alcohol
• warfarin
• Ginkgo biloba
Because aspirin-oxycodone can cause drowsiness, other medicines that also cause drowsiness may increase this effect of aspirin-oxycodone. Some other medicines that cause drowsiness are:
• alcohol-containing medicines
• barbiturates such as phenobarbital
• certain antidepressants or tranquilizers
• muscle relaxants
• certain antihistamines used in cold medicines
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking aspirin-oxycodone?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your pain does not go away, if it gets worse, or if you have new or different type of pain. Do not take other pain-killers with aspirin-oxycodone without advice. Use exactly as directed by your prescriber or health care professional.
If you get flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches and pains), call your prescriber or health care professional; do not treat yourself.
To reduce unpleasant effects on your throat and stomach, take aspirin-oxycodone with food or milk and never just before lying down.
Aspirin-oxycodone may make you drowsy when you first start taking it or change doses. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how aspirin-oxycodone affects you. Do not sit or stand up quickly. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. These effects may be worse if you are an older patient. The drowsiness should decrease after taking aspirin-oxycodone for a couple of days. If you have not slept because of your pain, you may sleep more the first few days your pain is controlled to catch-up on missed sleep.
Be careful taking other medicines that may also make you tired. This effect may be worse when taking these medicines with aspirin-oxycodone. Alcohol can increase possible drowsiness, dizziness, confusion and affect your breathing. Alcohol can increase possible damage to your liver. Avoid alcohol while taking aspirin-oxycodone.
Aspirin-oxycodone can cause constipation. Make sure to take a laxative and/or a stool softener. Try to have a bowel movement at least every 2—3 days. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days or more call your prescriber or health care professional. They may recommend using an enema or suppository to help you move your bowels.
Many non-prescription medicines contain aspirin as an ingredient. Always read the labels carefully to avoid taking an accidental overdose, which can be dangerous.
Aspirin can affect your blood sugar. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking oxycodone.
What side effects may I notice from taking aspirin-oxycodone?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• chest pain or irregular heartbeat
• difficulty breathing, wheezing
• severe rash
• unusual weakness
• fever, chills, muscle aches and pains
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• constipation
• dizziness, drowsiness
• confusion
• gas or heartburn
• nausea, vomiting
• dry mouth
• itching
• pinpoint pupils
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Do not share or give this medicine to anyone else. Avoid accidental swallowing of aspirin-oxycodone by someone (especially children) other than for whom it was prescribed may result in severe side effects and possibly death.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.
