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PERCOCET®TRANSCRIPT (page 1 of 2)If you have moderate to severe pain, you may be prescribed Percocet. Percocet is ahigh alert medication, which means if you do not take it exactly as prescribed it maycause illness or injury.To understand how Percocet works, let’s look at how pain affects your body.Thousands of tiny nerve cells in your body sense many feelings, like cold, heat,pressure, and pain. When your body is injured, the tiny nerve cells send a message toyour brain that says, “I’m in pain here!”Percocet is a combination of two different pain relief medications – oxycodone andacetaminophen, and comes in a tablet. It works in two ways to help relieve pain. Onepart of Percocet blocks pain signals to the brain. The other part changes the way yourbody thinks of pain.When you are prescribed Percocet, the medication label will show two dosagenumbers. The first is the amount of oxycodone and the second is the amount ofacetaminophen prescribed to you. Your healthcare provider will decide how much ofeach ingredient you need to take.Percocet is a powerful medication. Some people should not take it. Do not takePercocet if you are allergic to acetaminophen, commonly called Tylenol®, codeine ormorphine.If you have asthma or COPD tell your healthcare provider. If you are pregnant,planning to get pregnant or are breastfeeding, talk to your healthcare provider beforetaking Percocet. Before taking Percocet, tell your healthcare provider if you have ahistory of head injury and stroke; liver, kidney or thyroid problems; and pancreasproblems.Percocet can be highly addictive. If you have a history of abuse of street drugsor20% gradient meshprescription medications, tell your healthcare provider. If you drink more than 3alcoholic drinks per day, or have a history of alcohol abuse, you may not be able totake Percocet.healthclipshealthclipsSome side effects of Percocet include: constipation, nausea, headache, dizziness,sleepiness. If you do notice any of these side effects, contact your healthcare providerabout how to manage them.healthclipshealthclips(cont. next page)4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_md_10003_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient meshPERCOCET®TRANSCRIPT (page 2 of 2)Be aware that you are at an increased risk of falling while taking Percocet. Get up froma sitting or lying position slowly. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery, includingyour car, until you know how Percocet affects you.Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist before taking any other product withacetaminophen in it, or any cold, sleep, pain or allergy medication. If you have troublebreathing, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, chest pain, swelling in your face orthroat, or extreme tiredness, call 911 and get help immediately.This is not the complete list of side effects. Make sure you discuss all possible sideeffects with your healthcare provider.Take Percocet exactly as prescribed. Do not change your dose.Always swallow the pill whole with plenty of water. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a dayto avoid constipation.Percocet is taken when needed so you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you dotake it regularly and skip a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s almost timefor your next dose, skip your missed dose and return to your normal medicationschedule.Do not double dose. If you think you have taken too much Percocet, call 911. Anoverdose of Percocet can cause serious breathing problems that can lead to death.Store Percocet away from moisture and direct sunlight. Your bathroom medicinecabinet is not the best place because of moisture. Do not leave your pills where theycan get too hot or too cold.Always store your medication out of sight and out of reach of children to preventaccidents. Because Percocet is a narcotic that can cause dependency, it can be20%agradientverymeshdesirable drug to addicts. Lock this medication up to prevent stealing and abuse.When you are done taking Percocet, crush all of your remaining pills and mixhealthclipsthemwith undesirable trash, like kitty litter or coffee grounds. Do not sell or give yourhealthclipsPercocet to anyone else. It’s against the law and can seriously harm anyone else takingit. Contact your local police station for more information on proper disposal directions.healthclipsPercocet can help relieve your pain, but it’s a powerful medication that should onlybe taken exactly as prescribed. If you have any questions about Percocet, ask healthclipsyourhealthcare provider and pharmacist for more information.4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_md_10003_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient mesh
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