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Alternative names

Tylox; Roxicet

Definition

Poisoning from an overdose of Percocet.

Poisonous Ingredient

Oxycodone
Acetaminophen

Where Found

Percocet
Roxicet
Tylox

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

Respiratory
- Breathing difficulty (shallow, slow, or labored breaths)
- No breathing
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Pinpoint pupils
Skin
- Bluish skin color
Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal discomfort or cramping
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Heart and blood vessels
- Weak pulse
- Low blood pressure
Nervous system
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Agitation
- Coma

Home Treatment

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

The patient's age, weight, and condition
Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength if known)
The time it was swallowed
The amount swallowed
If the medication was prescribed for the patient

Poison Control, or a local emergency number

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

Use gastric lavage.
Administer activated charcoal.
Administer a laxative.
Give a counteracting medication (narcotic antagonist). Multiple doses may be needed.
Administer intravenous fluids as needed.
Monitor breathing.
Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis)

If an antidote can be given, recovery from an acute overdose often occurs within 1 to 2 days.