Endocet

Endocet

What is Endocet?

Endocet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Endocet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Endocet if you have recently taken alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other opioid medications.

Ooxycodone may slow or stop your breathing and may be habit forming.Use only the prescribed dose and swallow the pill whole to avoid a potentially fatal dose. Never share Endocet with another person.

Abuse of this drug may result in addiction, overdose, or death, especially in children or others who use the drug without a prescription.

Do not take more of this medication than recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor immediately if you have nausea, upper abdominal pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).

Oxycodone can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother took Endocet during pregnancy.

An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.Call your doctor immediately if you have nausea, upper abdominal pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).

Stop taking this medication and call your doctor immediately if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

If you take this medicine with alcohol or other medicines that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing, fatal side effects may occur.

Before you take this medicine

You should not use Endocet if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or oxycodone or if:

• you have severe asthma or breathing problems;

• you have a blockage in your stomach or intestines, including paralytic ileus; or

• You have recently taken alcohol, sedatives, sedatives, or other opioid medications.

Some medicines can interact with oxycodone and cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Make sure your doctor knows whether you are also taking medicines for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, migraines, serious infections, or to prevent nausea and vomiting. Consult your doctor before making any changes to how or when you take your medications.

To make sure Endocet is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• breathing problems, sleep apnea;

• Liver disease, cirrhosis of the liver, or if you drink alcohol every day;

• a history of drug abuse, alcohol dependence, or mental illness;

• kidney disease, problems with urination;

• problems with your gallbladder, pancreas, thyroid, or adrenal gland;

• a history of head injury, brain tumors, or seizures; or

• if you use a sedative such as Valium (Diazepam, Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Ativan, Klonopin, Restoril, Tranxene, Versed, Xanax and others).

Endocet is more likely to cause breathing problems in older adults and people who are seriously ill, malnourished or otherwise weakened.

If you take oxycodone during pregnancy, your baby could become dependent on the drug.This can lead to life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after birth. Babies born addicted to habit-forming medications may require medical treatment for several weeks. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Acetaminophen and oxycodone can pass into breast milk and may harm a breastfed baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.

How should I take Endocet?

Take Endocet exactly as directed. Follow all instructions on your prescription label. Oxycodone may slow or stop your breathing, especially when you start using this medication or when your dose is changed. Never use Endocet in larger quantities or for longer than prescribed. An overdose can damage your liver or cause death. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to take more of this medicine.

Oxycodone can become habit-forming even when taken regularly. Never share Endocet with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.Misuse of opioid medicines can lead to addiction, overdose, or death, especially in children or others who use the medicine without a prescription.Selling or giving away Endocet is unlawful.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon in advance that you are using Endocet. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Do not suddenly stop using this medication after long-term use, otherwise you may experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using the medicine.

Store Endocet at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep track of the amount of medicine used with each new bottle. Oxycodone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if someone takes your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

Do not keep any leftover Endocet tablets. Ask your pharmacist where there is a drug take-back program. If there is no take-back program, flush unused tablets down the toilet.

Never crush or break an Endocet tablet to inhale the powder, or mix it with a liquid to inject the medication into your vein.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Because Endocet is used to relieve pain, you are unlikely to miss a dose. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help hotline at 1-800-222-1222.An overdose of this drug can be fatal, especially in children or others using the drug without a prescription.Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, sweating, severe sleepiness, small pupils, slow breathing, or breathlessness.

Your doctor may recommend that you take naloxone (a medicine used to reverse an opioid overdose) and that you carry this medicine with you at all times. A caregiver may give you naloxone if you stop breathing or don't wake up. Your caregiver still needs emergency medical attention and may need to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on you while waiting for help to arrive.

Anyone can purchase naloxone at a pharmacy or local health department. Make sure everyone you care for knows where you keep naloxone and how to use it.

Side effects of Endocet

If necessary, get emergency medical helpSigns of an allergic reaction to Endocet:hives; difficulty breathing; Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

In rare cases, acetaminophen can cause a serious skin reaction that can be fatal.This can happen even if you have taken acetaminophen in the past and had no reaction.Stop taking Endocet and call your doctor immediately if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Oxycodone can slow or stop your breathing and cause death.A person caring for you should give you naloxone and/or seek emergency medical attention if your breathing is slow and takes long pauses, your lips are blue, or it is difficult to wake up.

Call your doctor immediately if you have:

• loud breathing, sighing, shallow breathing, stopping breathing during sleep;

• a light-headed feeling, as if you were going to faint;

• confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior;

• seizure (convulsions);

• problems urinating;

• infertility, lack of menstruation;

• Impotence, sexual problems, loss of interest in sex;

• Liver problems- Nausea, pain in the upper abdomen, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

• low cortisol levels- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, increasing tiredness or weakness; or

• high levels of serotonin in the body– Restlessness, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Serious breathing problems may be more likely in older adults and in people with debilitation, wasting syndrome, or chronic breathing problems.

Common side effects of Endocet include:

• headache, drowsiness, fatigue;

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation;

• blurred vision; or

• dry mouth.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Endocet?

Opioids can interact with many other medications, causing dangerous side effects or death.Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using:

• other opioids – opioid painkillers or prescription cough medicines;

• medicines that make you sleepy or slow your breathing – a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxant, a sedative, a sedative, or an antipsychotic; or

• Medicines that affect the levels of serotonin in your body - medicines for depression, Parkinson's disease, migraines, serious infections or to prevent nausea and vomiting.

This list is not complete. Other medications may interact with acetaminophen and oxycodone, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

More information

Remember to keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and only use Endocet for the prescribed indication.