EEMT and Oxycodone and Acetaminophen Capsules

• Generic Name: esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT, EEMT DS, EEMT HS, Essian, Essian HS, Estratest, Estratest HS, Menogen HS, Menogen, Syntest HS, Syntest DS

Esterified estrogens are female sex hormones produced by the ovaries.

Methyltestosterone is a sex hormone that is produced in a man's testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal system.

EEMT is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes or night sweats. EEMT is usually given only short-term (such as 3 to 6 months).

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

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / oxycodone
• Dosage Forms: capsule, gelatin coated
• Other Brand Names: 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, Primalev, Primlev, Roxicet, Xartemis XR, Tylox, Roxilox, Endocet, Percocet 10/650, Percocet 75/500, Perloxx, Magnacet, Narvox, Xolox, Percocet

Oxycodone and acetaminophen combination is used to relieve pain severe enough to require opioid treatment and when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated.

Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever in patients. It does not become habit-forming when taken for a long time. But acetaminophen may cause other unwanted effects when taken in large doses, including liver damage.

Oxycodone belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain.

When oxycodone is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain. Mental dependence (addiction) is not likely to occur when narcotics are used for this purpose. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely.

Oxycodone and acetaminophen is available only with your doctor's prescription. Percocet® and Xartemis™ are available only under a restricted distribution program called the Opioid Analgesic REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) program.