What is the brand name for Acetaminophen / Oxycodone?
The brand name for Acetaminophen / Oxycodone is Percocet.
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Acetaminophen / Oxycodone
Percocet
Acetaminophen / Oxycodone is the generic name for the brand-name drug Percocet. It is an opioid + acetaminophen combination used to treat moderate-severe pain. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Acetaminophen / Oxycodone ranks #93 and is one of the most frequently tested pain/inflammation medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Acetaminophen / Oxycodone |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Percocet |
| Drug class | Opioid + acetaminophen combination |
| Class group | Pain/Inflammation |
| Common use | moderate-severe pain |
| DEA schedule | C-II |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Acetaminophen / Oxycodone used for?
Opioid + acetaminophen combination used for management of moderate to moderately severe pain when non‑opioid options are inadequate.
What drug class is Acetaminophen / Oxycodone?
Acetaminophen / Oxycodone is an Opioid + acetaminophen combination in the Pain/Inflammation group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Acetaminophen / Oxycodone
- arrow_rightConstipation
- arrow_rightNausea
- arrow_rightVomiting
- arrow_rightDrowsiness
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightItching (pruritus)
- arrow_rightRespiratory depression (dose‑related)
Major interactions
- arrow_rightBenzodiazepines, alcohol, and other CNS depressants ↑ profound sedation/respiratory depression risk
- arrow_rightCYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., macrolides, azoles) ↑ oxycodone levels; inducers (e.g., rifampin) ↓ effect/withdrawal risk
- arrow_rightOther acetaminophen‑containing products ↑ risk of severe liver injury—avoid duplicate APAP
- arrow_rightOther opioids/MAOIs/serotonergic agents may ↑ CNS or serotonin toxicity risk (depending on agent)
Is Acetaminophen / Oxycodone a controlled substance?
Yes. Acetaminophen / Oxycodone is a C-II controlled substance under federal law.
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WARNING: OPIOID RISKS — addiction/abuse/misuse; life‑threatening respiratory depression; neonatal opioid withdrawal; and risks from concomitant use with benzodiazepines/other CNS depressants.
How to remember Acetaminophen / Oxycodone (PTCE mnemonic)
PERCO-cet = 'PERilous COmbination' — oxycodone (C-II opioid) + APAP. Constipation always, respiratory depression; APAP cap 4g/day → hepatotoxicity.
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PTCE exam tip
Percocet = oxycodone + acetaminophen, a Schedule II combo. The acetaminophen sets a hard daily ceiling — a frequent safety/math question.
Acetaminophen / Oxycodone FAQ
What is Acetaminophen / Oxycodone used for?
Acetaminophen / Oxycodone is used to treat moderate-severe pain. Opioid + acetaminophen combination used for management of moderate to moderately severe pain when non‑opioid options are inadequate.
What drug class is Acetaminophen / Oxycodone?
Acetaminophen / Oxycodone is an Opioid + acetaminophen combination (Pain/Inflammation group).
Is Acetaminophen / Oxycodone a controlled substance?
Yes. Acetaminophen / Oxycodone is a C-II controlled substance under federal law.
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