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  • remove acetaminophen/ codeine
    generic
  • remove Percocet
    oxycodone/ acetaminophen

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 2 Interactions

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Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face acetaminophen/codeine (generic) + Percocet (oxycodone/ acetaminophen)

Avoid/Use Alternative


acetaminophen + acetaminophen

limit acetaminophen from all sources to standard max acetaminophen doses: combo may incr. acetaminophen levels, risk of hepatotoxicity, other adverse effects (additive effects, duplicate therapy)

codeine + oxycodone

avoid combo if antitussive use; otherwise use alternative or monitor respiratory rate, BP, serotonin syndrome sx, especially during initiation/titration; decr. oxycodone start dose by at least 50%, consider decr. codeine dose, use lowest effective doses and shortest duration of concomitant tx: combo may incr. risk of profound CNS and respiratory depression, psychomotor impairment, severe hypotension (including orthostasis, syncope), serotonin syndrome, severe constipation/paralytic ileus, other anticholinergic adverse effects (additive effects)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face oxycodone in Percocet

consider prescribing an opioid overdose reversal agent, especially with concomitant CNS depressant use

add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

Smiley face Smiley face codeine in acetaminophen/codeine

consider prescribing an opioid overdose reversal agent, especially with concomitant CNS depressant use

add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

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