On Tue, 7 Oct 2014 11:33:54 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> What is the "common" name for hydrocodone ? Is it Percocet??
First, descriptions of the base medicines:
Oxycodone Derived from the highly addictive narcotic drug opium, it
is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from poppy-derived
thebaine. It is a narcotic analgesic generally indicated
for relief of moderate to severe pain. It was developed in
1916 in Germany as one of several new semi-synthetic
opioids in an attempt to improve on the existing opioids.
Oxycodone in its ordinary form is a fast-acting pain reliever
that is used to treat breakthrough pain -- that is, pain so
severe the sufferer needs immediate relief. Oxycodone affects
the way the receptors in the brain experience pain.
Oxycontin Oxycontin is derived from Oxycodone and is mixed with other
ingredients to create a sustained release effect. Taken on a
continued basis every 12 or 24 hours.
Both medications are highly addictive but Oxycodone is more
addictive and should never be taken with alcohol or in any
dose exceeding the one prescribed by your doctor.
Hydrocodone Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain-reliever and a cough
suppressant, similar to codeine. Hydrocodone relieves
pain by changing the way the brain and nervous system
respond to pain.
Hydrocodone is available only in combination with other
ingredients, and different combination products are
prescribed for different uses. Some hydrocodone products
are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Other
hydrocodone products are used to relieve cough.
Hydrocodone is in a class of medications called opiate
(narcotic) analgesics and in a class of medications called
antitussives. Hydrocodone relieves cough by decreasing
activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
Hydrocodone is lower strength than oxycodone/oxycontin.
Now the drugs as available:
Generic Name Brand Names
oxycodone and acetaminophen Percocet
hydrocodone/acetaminophen Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Vicodin HP, Anexsia,
Lortab, Lorcet, Lorcet Plus, Norco, Zydone
While Percocet is used to treat moderate to severe short-term pain,
Vicodin can also be prescribed for chronic pain or to control
extreme cough. They are both narcotic pain killers with a risk of
dependency and abuse and are not available over the counter.
APAP is an abbreviation of the chemical name N-acetyl-p-aminophenol,
which is also known as paracetamol or acetaminophen.
After my neck surgery, I was on a morphine-derivative drip (the
particular medicine was 12 - 16 times stronger than morphine, but I don't
remember the name) for 3 or 4 days. Then I was transitioned to oxycontin
(sustained release) every 12 hours and oxycodone every 4 hours as needed.
That continued after I was released and came home. I was then gradually
changed to hydrocodone/acetaminophen and then to acetaminophen by itself.
The narcotics (oxycodone and hydrocodone) caused me such severe
constipation that I REALLY wanted to get off them.
Perhaps more than you wanted to know, but since I have had personal
experience with all of them ...
Craig
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