Tylenol vs. Percocet
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Tylenol and Percocet Definitions
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Tylenol vs. Percocet
Tylenol is the brand name of acetaminophen, on the other hand, Percocet is a brand name of a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen. Tylenol is available in single strength while Percocet is available in multiple strengths. Tylenol treats moderate pain, whereas Percocet treats moderate to severe pain. Tylenol contains nonopioid analgesic while Percocet contains an opioid analgesic and a non-opioid analgesic. Tylenol shows drug interactions with 182 drugs, while Percocet shows drug interactions with 1016 drugs.
What is Tylenol?
Tylenol is the brand name of and is acetaminophen. Tylenol is used for the treatment of pain and fever. Tylenol is mostly prescribed for moderate pain. Tylenol strength is 500mg. Tylenol’s mechanism of action is not still well known but is considered that it mitigates the production of prostaglandins ( which causes inflammation and swelling) in the brain area. Tylenol can be used maximum for ten days. Tylenol does not treat inflammation of mild arthritis, but it relieves pain in this condition. Tylenol is as effective as ibuprofen to cure the osteoarthritis. Tylenol shows side effects like hypersensitivity reactions to acetaminophen, which produces rashes, nausea, headache, skin reactions, and kidney damage. Tylenol use also led to a decrease in the number of WBC. Tylenol overdose leads to liver toxicity, which worsens the patient condition. Tylenol overdose can cause acute liver failure. Tylenol 500mg is given after every 8hrs. Tylenol is also prescribed to children, 10-15mg/kg is given after every 8hrs if the child is less than 12 years old, but the dose should not exceed 2.6g/day. Tylenol metabolism occurs in the liver, so all those drugs which induce enzymes in the liver increase the metabolism of the Tylenol. Tylenol use in pregnancy does not cause malformations in the baby, but if pregnant women use, then babies suffer from childhood asthma.
What is Percocet?
Percocet is the brand name of the combination of two drugs. Percocet contains oxycodone and acetaminophen, oxycodone is opioid analgesic, and acetaminophen is analgesic and antipyretic. Percocet is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Percocet is used according to guidelines of a pharmacist. Percocet prescription can be refilled according to a recommendation by physician or pharmacist. Percocet is given orally. Percocet is available in different strengths in which the amount of acetaminophen remains the same i-e 325mg, but the strength of the oxycodone changes i-e 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, and 10mg. Percocet dose depends upon the condition of the patient and the patient’s response to Percocet therapy. Percocet, like all analgesics, works best at the appearance of ist sign of the pain. Percocet therapy can be replaced by the long-acting opioids if the patient condition does not improve. Percocet can be prescribed in combinations to treat the pain. Percocet shows the withdrawal symptoms if stopped suddenly.
