Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen
General English name: Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen
Brand: Vicoprofen
Application: analgesic
Drug forms of hydrocodone-ibuprofen
Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen Drug Information
The correct amount and method of taking hydrocodone-ibuprofen
Contraindications to the use of hydrocodone-ibuprofen
Use of hydrocodone-ibuprofen during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of taking Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen on driving
Hydrocodone-ibuprofen drug interaction
Warning about taking Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen
Side effects of taking hydrocodone-ibuprofen
Storage conditions of Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen
Drug forms of hydrocodone-ibuprofen
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Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen Drug Information
Hydrocodone-ibuprofen is a drug (sometimes called a drug) used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is a combination of hydrocodone (a drug) and ibuprofen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)) that binds to certain small areas called receptors in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It reduces the feeling of pain and reaction to pain in you.
This medicine should be used for a short time (less than 10 days) and can not be used to treat long-term pain such as arthritis. If this drug is used for a long time, it is addictive and after stopping its use, the cold will cause withdrawal effects.
The correct amount and method of taking hydrocodone-ibuprofen
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-Ibuprofen varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. You can take hydrocodone-ibuprofen once every 4-6 hours if needed. The dose of the drug is prescribed based on the person's pain condition and his response to this drug.
It is better to use this medicine as soon as you feel pain so that your pain does not worsen and this medicine can relieve your pain.
Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen can be addictive, use this medicine only for the period prescribed for you.
Contraindications to the use of hydrocodone-ibuprofen
Note the expiration date of hydrocodone-ibuprofen, and do not take the medicine if it has expired.
Never give Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions between hydrocodone and ibuprofen, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
This product is not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age due to the increased risk of serious side effects (such as slow and shallow breathing).
Use of hydrocodone-ibuprofen during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor.
The effect of taking Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen on driving
Hydrocodone-ibuprofen causes drowsiness and dizziness, avoid driving and working with machines.
Hydrocodone-ibuprofen drug interaction
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.
Some medications that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan, losartan), , Lithium, naltrexone, certain analgesics (such as pentazocine, nalbofin, butorphanol).
Other medications that may affect the removal of hydrocodone-ibuprofen from your body and thus its function. , Rifampin), specific drugs for the treatment of seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin).
Hydrocodone-ibuprofen may increase the risk of bleeding if used with other medicines. Examples of these drugs are: antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran / enoxaparin / warfarin.
Check the labels on all your medicines, especially painkillers or antipyretics (NSAIDs such as celecoxib, aspirin, ketorolac, and naproxen), as their ingredients are similar to ibuprofen and may cause side effects. Intensify ibuprofen. If your doctor prescribes low-dose aspirin (usually 81-325 mg per day) to prevent a heart attack or stroke, you should definitely take this medicine. Be sure to talk to your pharmacist about taking this medicine with other medicines. consult.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicines that cause dizziness or drowsiness, including: alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), sleeping pills or anxiety medications (such as alprazolam). ), Diazepam, zolpidem, muscle relaxants, anesthetics, anticonvulsants, and analgesics and analgesics (such as codeine and oxycodone).
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-ibuprofen may interfere with certain tests (including amylase and lipase level tests) and cause erroneous results. Ask your doctor about using this medicine before testing.
Warning about taking Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen
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 know the following before taking hydrocodone-ibuprofen:
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you have any kidney or liver disease.
- If you have a problem with your prostate or urination.
- If you have a cardiovascular problem.
- If you have gastrointestinal obstruction or constipation and diarrhea.
- If you have any respiratory problems such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- If you have any problems with the pancreas.
- If you have gallstones.
- If you have a history of seizures or brain problems such as a tumor or head injury.
- If you have a mental health problem such as depression.
- If you are addicted to drugs and alcohol.
- If you have anemia.
- If you have a problem with nasal polyps.
- If any part of your body is swollen, such as your feet or ankles.
- If your blood pressure is high.
- 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 such as morphine or codeine.
Side effects of taking hydrocodone-ibuprofen
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
Constipation
Vertigo
Stomach ache
Nausea and vomiting
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen.
Side effects of Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen overdose (Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen 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 irregular heartbeat, coma, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.