Percocet tablets (oxycodone with acetaminophen) are routinely prescribed for post-operative pain control. Oxycodone is a potentially addictive opioid analgesic medication synthesized from thebaine. It is a commonly used medication for treatment of pain in cancer patients.[1] It was developed in 1916 in Germany and introduced to the pharmaceutical market as Eukodal® (also spelled Eucodal) and Dinarkon®. Its chemical name is derived from codeine - the chemical structures are very similar, differing only in that the hydroxyl group of codeine has been oxidized (hence the "oxy" prefix) to a carbonyl group (as in ketones), hence the "-one" suffix, the 7,8-dihydro-feature (Codeine has a double-bond between those two carbons), and the hydroxyl group at carbon 9 (codeine has just a hydrogen there), hence "oxy"codone.

In the United States, oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance both as a single agent and in combination with products containing paracetamol (aka acetaminophen), ibuprofen or aspirin. It was first introduced to the US market in May 1939.

Symptoms of percocet abuse
In most cases, Percocet addiction is the direct result of the medication being appropriately prescribed for legitimate pain. The individual rarely has any preconceived plans to abuse the medication, but two factors do come into play here. The individual may experience some relief from the drug, in conjunction with a euphoric feeling produced by the Percocet. Whether it is due to the reduction in pain or an elevation in pleasurable feelings, the person begins to take additional Percocet. This decision is usually made independent from the physician who prescribed the medication. Before the person realizes any consequences, they find themselves with a mental obsession regarding additional Percocet and cravings to for more.

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