Hydrocodone

Hydrocodone, also known as dihydrocodeinone, is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from codeine, one of the opioid alkaloids found in the opium poppy.

Hydrocodone

HYDROCODONE; Dihydrocodeinone; Hydrocodon; Hydrocone; Codinovo

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(1S,5R,13R,17R)-10-methoxy-4-methyl-12-oxa-4-azapentacyclo[9.6.1.0¹,¹³.0?,¹?.0?,¹?]octadeca-7(18),8,10-trien-14-one

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For relief of moderate to moderately severe pain, symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough, in combination or alone with other antitussives or expectorants.

Convulsion, confusion, light-headedness, shallow breathing, bradycardia, micturition problems, nausea, jaundice-like reactions, unusual thoughts, anxiety, blurred vision, dry mouth, tinnitus, headache, mood changes, GI upset, constipation, maniacs and confusion.

• Alcohol Consumption while taking Hydrocodone bitartrate can cause serious drug reactions including fatal liver damage.
• This drug can interact with MAOIs, anti-depressants, atropine, bronchodilator, muscle relaxants, sedatives, hypnotics, tranquilizers, darifenacin, bronchodilators, dicyclomine, propantheline and oxybutynin drugs.

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Store at 20-25°C.

Molecular weight

299.3642

Molecular formula

C18H21NO3

CAS number

125-29-1

Precautions

Hydrocodone bitartrate and Acetaminophen are contraindicated in patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis, alcoholism, asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, hypotension, mental illness, thyroid dysfunction, GI disorders, renal or liver diseases, spinal curvature, hypotension, and history of brain tumor, Addison’s disease and other adrenal gland disorders. Hydrocodone bitartrate and Acetaminophen can cause habit-forming. This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Hydrocodone bitartrate and Acetaminophen may impair thinking and alertness. Do not drive vehicles or operate heavy machineries that need utmost alertness.