Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Together they are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. This combination drug is sold under several brand-name medications that include: Percocet, Roxicet, Magnacet, Endocet, Narvox, Perloxx, Primalev, Roxilox, Tylox and Xolox. Oxycodone works by acting on the central nervous system to block pain, while acetaminophen increases its pain-relieving effects. Oxycodone and acetaminophen are available by prescription only.
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