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What Is The Difference Between Oxycodone With Acetaminophen And Oxycontin?

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Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: What is the differents between Axycodone with Acetaminophen and Oxycontin. YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Both pain killers with different mode of action... Detailed Answer: Hi there, Oxycodone is an opioid pain-killer (the generic name); while Oxycontin is the brand name for Oxycodone. Acetaminophen is a Non-steroid-anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain. The brand names for Acetaminophen include: Tylol, Paracetamol, etc. In severe pain, oxycodone can be used in combination with acetaminophen for better results. They are both pain-killers with different modes of action. Hope it answered to your query! Let me know if you need further clarifications! Dr.Albana
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What Is The Difference Between Oxycodone With Acetaminophen And Oxycontin?

Brief Answer: Both pain killers with different mode of action... Detailed Answer: Hi there, Oxycodone is an opioid pain-killer (the generic name); while Oxycontin is the brand name for Oxycodone. Acetaminophen is a Non-steroid-anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain. The brand names for Acetaminophen include: Tylol, Paracetamol, etc. In severe pain, oxycodone can be used in combination with acetaminophen for better results. They are both pain-killers with different modes of action. Hope it answered to your query! Let me know if you need further clarifications! Dr.Albana