	ANALGESICS	SECTION:
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DRUG

BRAND(S)

DOSAGE

SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS

POSSIBLE
SIDE EFFECTS

BE AWARE

DRUG	BRAND(S)	DOSAGE	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS	POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS	BE AWARE

Acetaminophen	Non-prescription: Anacin (aspirin-free), Excedrin caplets, Panadol, Tylenol	325 to 1,000 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed, no more than 4,000 mg per day	Do not use with any other product containing acetaminophen. Do not use for more than 10 days for pain, unless directed by a doctor.	When taken as directed, acetaminophen is usually not associated with side effects.	For acetaminophen-containing products: If you consume three or more alcoholic drinks per day, consult your doctor before taking this medication. Mixing acetaminophen with alcohol can cause liver damage.
	Tylenol Arthritis	1,300 mg every 8 hours as needed, no more than 3,900 mg in 24 hours

Acetaminophen with codeine	Phenaphen with Codeine, Tylenol with Codeine #3	15 to 60 mg codeine every 4 hours as needed (150 to 600 mg acetaminophen)	Never take more of this drug than your doctor prescribes because high doses of this drug can slow down breathing.	Constipation, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, sedation, shortness of breath, vomiting	Avoid taking more than one product containing acetaminophen. For all narcotic analgesics: Over time, these drugs may cause psychological and physical dependence. Before taking these drugs, let your doctor know if you use central nervous system depressants, such as antihistamines, (allergy medications) tranquilizers, sleeping medications, muscle relaxants or narcotic pain medication, or if you have one of the following: liver disease or history of alcohol or drug abuse. Avoid taking more than one product containing acetaminophen.

Hydrocodone with acetaminophen	Dolacet, Hydrocet, Lorcet, Lortab, Vicodin	2.5 to 10 mg hydrocodone every 4 to 6 hours as needed. (Acetaminophen portion of medication varies)	Do not increase dose on your own because side effects increase and tolerance develops as dosage increases; do not stop abruptly unless advised to do so by your doctor; do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how your body reacts to this drug.	Constipation, dizziness, lightheadedness, mood changes, nausea, sedation, shortness of breath, vomiting and urinary retention.

Morphine sulfate	Avinza	30 mg per day in a single dose, to start. Doctor may increase dose as necessary.	Take at the same time each day with or without food. Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush. Do not stop drug abruptly. Do not drive or use heavy machinery until you know how your body reacts to this drug.	Constipation, drowsiness, nausea
	Oramorph SR	30 to 100 mg every 12 hours

Oxycodone	OxyContin	10 mg every 12 hours	Never chew or cut tablets; a potentially fatal dose can occur if the medication is released rapidly. Must be taken whole. Liquid may be mixed with juice, applesauce or pudding.	Constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, itching of skin, nausea, shortness of breath, vomiting, weakness
	Roxicodone, OxyFAST, OxyIR (liquid)	5 mg every 6 hours as needed

Oxycodone with acetaminophen	Percocet, Endocet	5 mg oxycodone every 6 hours as needed. (Acetaminophen portion of medication varies depending on whether you are taking pills or capsules)

Propoxyphene hydrochloride	Darvon, PP-Cap	65 mg every 4 hours as needed, no more than 390 mg per day	Never take more of this drug than your doctor prescribes. Do not increase dose on your own because side effects increase and tolerance develops as dosage increases; do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how your body reacts to this drug.	Dizziness, nausea, sedation, vomiting

Propoxyphene with acetaminophen	Darvocet	50 to 100 mg propoxyphene (325 to 650 mg acetaminophen) every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 600 mg propoxyphene per day

Tramadol	Ultram, Ultram-ER	50 to 100 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed	Do not increase dose on your own; do not stop abruptly unless advised to do so by your doctor; do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how your body reacts to this drug.	Constipation diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, increased sweating, loss of appetite, nausea

Tramadol with acetaminophen	Ultracet	75 mg tramadol every 4 to 6 hours as needed for up to 5 days (no more than 600 mg per day)	Do not increase dose on your own; do not stop ubruptly unless advised to do so by your doctor. Do not take other medications containing acetaminophen. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how your body reacts to this drug.