Nalocet (oxyCODONE-Acetaminophen)

Alternate Name: Xartemis XR

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Analgesic, Opioid/Acetaminophen Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 2.5-300 MG

Warnings: This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. This medicine contains acetaminophen. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully. This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Sleep-related breathing problems (including sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoxemia)Worsening of painLiver problemsSerious skin reactions, including acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysisAdrenal gland problemsLow blood pressureSeizuresSerotonin syndrome, when used with certain medicines Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, low blood pressure, lung or breathing problems (including COPD, sleep apnea), thyroid problems, adrenal problems, pancreas or gallbladder problems, prostate problems, trouble urinating, or a stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of head injury or brain damage, seizures, or alcohol or drug use disorder. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to codeine.

Food Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation., This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working., This medicine contains acetaminophen. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen can damage your liver, and your risk is higher if you also drink alcohol., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen can damage your liver, and your risk is higher if you also drink alcohol. Do not take acetaminophen without asking your doctor if you have 3 or more drinks of alcohol every day., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are using buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, a benzodiazepine, or a muscle relaxer (including cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone)., Some medicines can affect how oxycodone/acetaminophen medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Carbamazepine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, lamotrigine, mirtazapine, naltrexone, phenytoin, probenecid, propranolol, rifampin, ritonavir, tramadol, trazodone, zidovudineBenzodiazepine medicineBirth control pillsBlood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression, anxiety, or mental health problems (including SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs)Phenothiazine medicineTriptan medicine to treat migraine headaches, Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.