Percocet

American  

[pur-kuh-set] / ˈpɜr kəˌsɛt /

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand name for a narcotic combination drug containing acetaminophen and oxycodone, prescribed as a pain reliever.

---

Usage

What else does percocet mean? Percocet is a prescription brand of pain-reliever, associated with recreational abuse and the opioid epidemic.

Compare meaning

How does percocet compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• oxycodone vs. Percocet
• Percodan vs. Percocet

Example Sentences

Osbourne added that Vicodin led to her misusing Percocet to eventually heroin "because it was cheaper."

From Fox News

Osbourne added that Vicodin led to her misusing Percocet to eventually heroin “because it was cheaper.”

From Seattle Times

Xanax is a short-acting tranquilizer while Percocet is an opioid pain reliever.

From Washington Times

You can pick up a vial of Vicodin or Percocet.

From Washington Times

The night before his death, he had consumed tequila and cocaine, and "snorted" the painkiller Percocet, a witness told police.

From BBC