Auvi-Q and Endocet

• Generic Name: epinephrine
• Dosage Forms: injection, auto-injector
• Other Brand Names:

  Auvi-Q Auto-injector, Adrenalin, Auvi-Q, Epinephrinesnap-EMS, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EPIsnap, Symjepi, Primatene Mist Inhaler, Adrenaclick, EpiPen, Twinject, Primatene Mist

Auvi-Q injection contains epinephrine, a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Auvi-Q injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens. Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis.

Auvi-Q auto-injectors may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of an severe allergic reaction. This medicine is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 16.5 pounds (7.5 kilograms).

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / oxycodone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Endocet, Percocet, Primalev, Roxicet, Xartemis XR, Endocet 10/325, Endocet 25/325, Endocet 5/325, Endocet 75/325, Nalocet, Percocet 10/325, Percocet 25/325, Percocet 5/325, Percocet 75/325, Primlev, Tylox, Roxilox, Percocet 10/650, Percocet 75/500, Perloxx, Magnacet, Narvox, Xolox

Endocet contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of oxycodone.

Endocet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Endocet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.