Hydrocodone
General English name: Hydrocodone
Brand: Hysingla, Zohydro ER
Application: Pain relief
Hydrocodone drug forms Hydrocodone
Combined brand containing hydrocodone | Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone Drug Information | Hydrocodone
The correct amount and method of taking hydrocodone | Hydrocodone
Contraindications to Hydrocodone | Hydrocodone
Use of hydrocodone during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of taking Hydrocodone on driving
Hydrocodone drug interaction Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone Warning
Side effects of using hydrocodone | Hydrocodone
Side effects of Hydrocodone overdose (Hydrocodone poisoning)
Storage conditions of Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone drug forms Hydrocodone
Capsules, tablets
Combined brand containing hydrocodone | Hydrocodone
Lortab, Norco, Vicodin: Hydrocodone - Acetaminophen
Vicoprofen: Hydrocodone - Ibuprofen
Obredon: Hydrocodone - Guaifenesin
Hydrocodone Drug Information | Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone is a narcotic drug (sometimes called a narcotic) that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain that has not been cured by other painkillers. Hydrocodone works in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) by attaching to some small areas called receptors. This will reduce the pain and reaction to the pain in you.
Hydrocodone tablets or capsules are sometimes abused as narcotics, and the person injects the contents of the drug, which will have bad side effects. For this reason, hydrocodone is prepared in combination with other non-narcotic analgesics such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen to prevent abuse (injection) of this drug. Information about these combination drugs is available on separate pages, which you can refer to for more information.
The correct amount and method of taking hydrocodone | Hydrocodone
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of Hydrocodone varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
- Hydrocodone is usually given in low doses at the beginning of treatment, and then your doctor will change the dose to see if you are in control of your pain. Never increase or stop the dose without consulting your doctor.
- Normally, hydrocodone tablets should be taken once a day and its capsule should be taken once every 12 hours.
- Hydrocodone can be addictive, use it only for the period of time you have been prescribed.
Contraindications to Hydrocodone | Hydrocodone
Pay attention to the expiration date of hydrocodone and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
Never give Hydrocodone to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with hydrocodone, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Use of hydrocodone during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor.
The effect of taking Hydrocodone on driving
Hydrocodone causes drowsiness and dizziness, avoid driving and working with machinery.
Hydrocodone drug interaction Hydrocodone
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Drugs that may interact with this drug include St. John's wort, opioids, and other analgesics such as buprenorphine, tramadol, butorphanol, diamorphine, and others.
If you are taking medicines that cause drowsiness, tell your doctor or pharmacist, including: alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), sleeping pills or anxiety medications (such as alprazolam), alp Diazepam, zolpidem, muscle relaxants, anesthetics, anticonvulsants, and analgesics and painkillers (such as codeine).
Check the labels on all your medications (such as allergies or colds and cough medicines) as most of their ingredients cause drowsiness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about taking these medicines.
Hydrocodone Warning
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking hydrocodone:
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you have any kidney or liver disease.
- If you have recently had surgery such as dental surgery.
- If you have a problem with your prostate or urination.
- If you have a history of seizures.
- If your blood pressure is low.
- If you have a heart problem.
- If you have any respiratory problems such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- If you have any problems with your thyroid or adrenal glands.
- If you have epilepsy.
- If you have gallstones.
- If you have any type of cancer such as bowel cancer.
- If you are addicted to drugs and alcohol.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of using hydrocodone | Hydrocodone
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking this medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
Dizziness, drowsiness
feeling exhausted
Headache
Uncontrollable shaking of a body part
Constipation
Stomach ache
Dry mouth
back ache
Muscle stiffness
Frequent urination
Swelling of the feet and ankles
Tinnitus or ringing in the ears
Sleep problems
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of Hydrocodone.
Side effects of Hydrocodone overdose (Hydrocodone poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as severe drowsiness, slow heartbeat, muscle weakness,
You see cold and rough skin, narrowing or widening of the pupil, coma, death, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Hydrocodone
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.