Know about Percocet

Percocet is the brand name of generic drug combination of acetaminophen (commonly known as paracetamol, used in fever to reduce temperature) and oxycodone, an opioid analgesic or pain killer. Other brand names of this combination (acetaminophen plus oxycodone) are Endocet, Magnacet, NArvox, Tylox etc.

Oxycodone belongs to a group of medication known as narcotic (opioid pain relievers) pain relievers (pain killers). Narcotic pain relievers should always be used with caution, as they have addiction liability, although the addiction liability of oxycodone is much less in compare to opioid analgesics such as morphine. Acetaminophen is also a commonly used pain reliever, although it is less potent analgesic. But when combined with oxycodone, it (acetaminophen) improves the pain relieving property of oxycodone. But the most common use of acetaminophen is in fever to bring down body temperature.  Acetaminophen is arguably the best antipyretic (which lower body temperature in fever) drug.

What are the uses of Percocet?

Percocet is most commonly used in moderate to severe pain, when other commonly used analgesics are not effective in reducing pain. But one should use Percocet with extra care as there is addiction liability with the use of this drug and should be avoided by former drug addicts. Percocet should be only used by the person for whom it is prescribed by doctor to avoid side effects and addiction to this drug combination.

How to buy Percocet?

Percocet should always be purchased with proper prescription of doctor. You can buy Percocet from local medical store or you can order Percocet online from online medical stores. If you are buying Percocet online, you should always follow the basic guidelines, such as buying from trusted online medical stores only. Avoid buying Percocet (and any other product) from unknown websites.