Hydrocodone/oxycodone overdose
Definition
Hydrocodone and oxycodone are drugs that are mostly used to treat extreme pain.
Hydrocodone/oxycodone overdose occurs when someone intentionally or accidentally take too much medicine containing these ingredients. A person may accidentally take too much of the medicine because they are not getting pain relief from their normal doses. There are several reasons why a person may intentionally take too much of this medication. It may be done to try to hurt oneself or to “get high” or intoxicated.
See: Overdose
Alternative Names
Overdose - hydrocodone; Overdose - oxycodone; Vicodin overdose; Percocet overdose; Percodan overdose; MSContin overdose; OxyContin overdosePoisonous Ingredient
Hydrocodone and oxycodone both belong to a class of medications called opiates. These medications are man-made versions of the natural compounds found in opium.Where Found
Hydrocodone and oxycodone are usually found in prescription painkillers. The most common painkillers that include these two ingredients are:
- MSContin
- OxyContin
- Percocet
- Percodan
- Vicodin
- Vicodin ES
References
Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, et al. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 7th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2002.
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