2007-02-15 12:00:36 · 4 answers · asked by Shannon T 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
BOTH CONTAIN THE NARCOTIC OXYCODONE, BUT ONE HAS ASPIRIN, AND THE OTHER ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL)
Percodan® is the brand name for the combination of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and oxycodone. Percodan® is prescribed for moderate to moderately severe pain. Oxycodone binds to the pain receptors in the brain so that the sensation of pain is reduced. Acetylsalicylic acid halts the production of prostaglandins which otherwise cause pain. It is available in tablet, capsule, and liquid form and is taken every 6 hours by mouth. Since oxycodone can be habit forming, care must be taken to follow the doctor's instructions when taking Percodan®. Do not take a larger dose, or take it more frequently, or take it for longer than the doctor has prescribed.
2007-02-15 14:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Percocet contains Oxycodone and Acetominophen (Tylenol). Percodan contains Oxycodone and Aspirin
2007-02-15 13:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by Stacy C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Percocet has a narcotic (oxycodone) combined with acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Percodan combines the same narcotic with aspirin.
2007-02-15 12:51:57 · answer #3 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
nothing
2007-02-15 12:07:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋