Oxycodone/APAP Overdose

The effects of an oxycodone/APAP overdose can be quite serious, as both components of the drug can be dangerous if too much is taken. Possible symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, and extreme drowsiness. In severe cases, an overdose can even lead to death. Treatment options for an overdose include pumping the stomach, administering an antidote, and providing supportive care.

Oxycodone APAP Drug Information

Oxycodone/APAP Overdose: An Introduction

Oxycodone/APAP (Endocet^®, Magnacet™, Percocet^®, Roxicet™, Tylox^®) is a prescription pain medication. As with any medication, it is possible to take too much, and an overdose can be lethal. The specific effects of an oxycodone/APAP overdose can vary, depending on a number of factors, including the dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.

What Are the Symptoms?

Both active ingredients in oxycodone/APAP can cause dangerous and life-threatening overdose symptoms. An overdose of the acetaminophen component of oxycodone/APAP may cause the following symptoms:

Irritability
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Sweating
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin (jaundice)
Dark urine
Confusion
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Bleeding
Liver failure
Loss of life.

An overdose of the oxycodone component of oxycodone/APAP may cause the following symptoms:

Difficulty breathing
Extreme drowsiness, leading to a coma
Cold, clammy skin
A slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Cardiac arrest
Loss of life.

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