Norco vs. Oxycodone

• Are Oxycodone and Norco the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Norco?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Oxycodone?
• What is Norco?
• What is Oxycodone?
• What Drugs Interact with Norco?
• What Drugs Interact with Oxycodone?
• How Should Norco Be Taken?
• How Should Oxycodone Be Taken?

Norco(hydrocodonebitartrate andacetaminophen) andoxycodoneboth contain anopioidanalgesicand antitussive (cough suppressant) and are used to treat moderate to fairly severepain.

Norco also contains acetaminophen, a non-narcoticpain reliever (analgesic).

Brand names of oxycodone includeOxycontin,Roxicodone, andXtampza ER.

Side effectsof Norco and oxycodone that are similar includeanxiety,dizziness, drowsiness,nausea, vomiting,constipation,headache,stomachorabdominal painor upset,blurred visionor other vision problems, ordry mouth.

Norco is availableingenericform. Side effects of Norco include:

• 焦虑,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• lightheadedness,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• upset stomach,
• constipation,
• headache,
• mood changes,
• blurred vision,
• ringing in your ears, or
• drymouth.

Common side effects of Oxycodone include:

• constipation,
• nausea,
• stomach pain,
• loss of appetite,
• vomiting,
• sleepiness,
• tiredness,
• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• lightheadedness,
• weakness,
• itching,
• headache,
• dry mouth,
• sweating, and
• decreases in the ability to feel pain.

Tell yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Oxycodone including

• respiratory depression,
• apnea(stoppedbreathing),
• respiratoryarrest,
• circulatorydepression,
• hypotension(低血pressure),
• shock, and
• death.

Norco is a strongprescriptionmedicine is indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.

Oxycontin (oxycodone hydrochloride) is an opioid drug used for the management of moderate to severe pain, usually for an extended time period. Oxycontin is not an "as needed for pain (PRN) drug." Oxycontin is available as ageneric drug.

Norco, like all narcotics, may impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks such as driving a car or operating machinery; patients should be cautioned accordingly.

Alcohol和其他CNSdepressants may produce an additive CNS depression, when taken with this combination product, and should be avoided.

Hydrocodone may be habit-forming. Patients should take the drug only for as long as it is prescribed, in the amounts prescribed, and no more frequently than prescribed.

Oxycodone may interact with alcohol, other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills,musclerelaxers, other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs),antidepressants, methscopolamine,scopolamine,bladderorurinary药物,或易怒bowelmedications.

Oxycodone may also interact with mixedagonist/antagonistanalgesics,macrolideantibiotics, azole-antifungals,proteaseinhibitors,rifampin, andcardiovasculardrugs (includingamiodaroneand quinidine).

Dosage should be adjusted according to the severity of the pain and the response of thepatient. However, it should be kept inmindthattoleranceto hydrocodone can develop with continued use and that theincidenceof untoward effects is dose related.

The usual adult dosage is one or two tablets every four to six hours as needed for pain. The total daily dosage should not exceed 8 tablets.

Oxycodone hydrochloride is available as controlled-release tablets in strengths of 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, and 160mgtablets (60 mg and above used only for opioid tolerant patients). The tablets must be swallowed whole because broken or chewed tablets release the drug too rapidly and because Oxycodone is rapidly adsorbed, too concentrated levels will be present in the body which can lead to death. Oxycodone may interact with other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing, pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphanol, orbuprenorphine. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. This opioid is often the drug of choice for addictive use and can easily lead to dependency. Some patients may develop tolerance for Oxycodone and need to be slowly weaned off the drug. Safety has not been established in children under age 18; caution or avoidance is suggested inpregnantandbreastfeedingwomen as infants can be born with opioid tolerance and depressed respirations. In addition, low concentrations of Oxycodone have been found inbreast milk.