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Roxicet vs Oxycodone

Painkillers are very effective when given earlier even if the patient is still numb from the anesthesia. This is applicable in patients being operated upon. It can also be applicable to those who are starting to feel the pain. However, the rule of thumb for painkillers is that some can only be given every 3-4 hours. They cannot be adminstered every hour. That is suicide.

Painkillers can be classified according to their capacity to suppress pain. There are mid-painkillers for simple pain while there are heavy-duty painkillers for moderate to severe pain such as for cancer patients.

In this article, we will try to differentiate Roxicet from Oxycodone. Let us take a look at their differences:

Roxicet and Oxycodone are drugs, specifically painkillers, that can be used for pain relief from moderate to severe pain. Roxicet is a brand name drug while Oxycodone is a generic drug. The main components of Roxicet are Oxycodone and Acetaminophen while Oxycodone is purely Oxycodone.

Roxicet is made of Acetaminophen and Oxycodone. Acetaminophen has been added to make this drug have a more synergistic effect in increasing the effects of Oxycodone. Oxycodone, on the other hand, is only made up of Oxycodone. It is closely similar to Morphine. Oxycodone was developed earlier than Roxicet.

Both drugs have potential adverse effects when used frequenty. When using Roxicet, make sure that you don’t have any liver problems. You should also not be drinking alcoholic beverages as this drug contains Acetaminophen that can weaken the liver. Oxycodone, on the other hand, should be taken with caution as this drug is said to be habit forming. It should also not be taken in patients with asthma or having a paralytic ileus.

Both drugs cannot be taken without the prescription of doctors. These should be taken as instructed and should not be taken indefinitely.

Summary:

1. Roxicet and Oxycodone are drugs, specifically painkillers, that can be used for pain relief from moderate to severe pain.
2. Roxicet is a brand name drug while Oxycodone is a generic drug.
3. The components of Roxicet are Oxycodone and Acetaminophen while Oxycodone is purely Oxycodone.
4. Both drugs have potential adverse effects when used frequently.
5. Both drugs cannot be taken without the prescription of doctors.

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2 Comments

  1. I just looked this up and uh.. Roxicet is a brand name for oxycodone. The difference does not lie in the fact that only roxicet contains acetaminophen and oxycodone is “pure oxycodone”. They are both the same thing. Source: http://www.medicinenet.com/oxycodone_and_acetaminophen/article.htm I quote from my sourced site:
    “GENERIC NAME: oxycodone and acetaminophen

    BRAND NAMES: Percocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Endocet (discontinued), Oxycet, Roxilox”

    From your article I quote: “The main components of Roxicet are Oxycodone and Acetaminophen while Oxycodone is purely Oxycodone.” Maybe I’ve missed something very important here, but it sounds like you are claiming oxycodone does not contain acetaminophen while roxicet does.

    • Yes as the other commenter was saying you talk like oxycodone doesn’t have acetaminophen in it but that’s what the numbers are 5/325mg it’s only 5 mg oxycodone the 325 is acetaminophen but I guess knowing about what you put in your body is crazy

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