Compare Kadian vs Percocet

Compare Kadian

vs Percocet

Compare Kadian to Percocet. To make a decision about Kadian vs Percocet, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Kadian or Percocet

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Uses of Kadian

Kadian is also known by the generic name Morphine Concentrate

Kadian is also known by the generic name Morphine

USES:
See also Warning section.

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic (opiate) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Do not use the sustained-action form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.

Uses of Percocet

Percocet is also known by the generic name Oxycodone-Acetaminophen USES: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains a narcotic pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-narcotic pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Kadian and Percocet Have 18 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Shock is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Circulation - Circulatory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Lung Failure causing Loss of Breath - Respiratory Insufficiency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

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Kadian Has 8 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Percocet

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Muscle Movements - Involuntary Muscle Movement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Complete Stoppage of the Heart - Cardiac Arrest is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Change in Pulse - Pulse Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Stiffness - Muscle Rigidity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Sluggishness - Lethargy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

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Percocet Has 13 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Kadian

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Widening of Blood Vessels - Vasodilation of Blood Vessels is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Blocked Bowels with No Movement - Ileus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

Critical Seriousness - Injury - Trauma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet.

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Kadian and Percocet Have 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Kadian and Percocet.

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Kadian Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Percocet

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Kadian but not Percocet. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Kadian and Percocet.

Percocet Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Percocet

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Percocet but not Kadian. Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Percocet but not Kadian. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Kadian and Percocet.

Kadian and Percocet Treat 0 Conditions in Common

Kadian has 27 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Kadian.

Kadian Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Asthma Attack - Asthma Attack is a contraindication of Kadian.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Kadian.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Kadian.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Kadian.

Status Epilepticus - Repeated Seizures with Unconsciousness Between Episodes is a contraindication of Kadian.

Relative Contraindications

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Kadian.

Chronic Disease of Respiratory System - Chronic Lung or Breathing Passage Problem is a contraindication of Kadian.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Kadian.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Kadian.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Kadian.

Pancreatitis is a contraindication of Kadian.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Kadian.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Kadian.

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome - Symptoms from Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Kadian.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Kadian.

Biliary Tract Disorder - Biliary and Gallbladder Problem is a contraindication of Kadian.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Kadian.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Kadian.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Kadian.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Kadian.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Kadian.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Kadian.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Kadian.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Kadian.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Kadian.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Kadian.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Kadian.

Percocet has 45 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Percocet.

Percocet Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acetaminophen Toxicity - Overdose of the Drug Acetaminophen is a contraindication of Percocet.

Relative Contraindications

Acutely Deteriorating Asthma - Asthma That Is Getting Worse is a contraindication of Percocet.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Percocet.

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Percocet.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Percocet.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Percocet.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Percocet.

Brain Neoplasm - Brain Tumor is a contraindication of Percocet.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Percocet.

Coma is a contraindication of Percocet.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Percocet.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Percocet.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Percocet.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Percocet.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Percocet.

Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery - Stomach or Intestinal Tract Operation is a contraindication of Percocet.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Percocet.

Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Percocet.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Percocet.

Hypoxia - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood is a contraindication of Percocet.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Percocet.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Percocet.

Intracranial Lesion - Lesion of Brain is a contraindication of Percocet.

Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Percocet.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Percocet.

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Percocet.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Percocet.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Percocet.

Shock is a contraindication of Percocet.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Percocet.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Percocet.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Percocet.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Percocet.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Percocet.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Percocet.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Percocet.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Percocet.

Biliary Spasm - Spasm of a Bile Duct Tract is a contraindication of Percocet.

Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Percocet.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Percocet.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Percocet.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Percocet.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Percocet.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Percocet.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Percocet.

Kadian - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness.

Percocet - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.