hydrocodone and chemical structure
Acetaminophen (hye dreo KOE done and ah see ta MIH no fen)
Brand Names: Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Bancap HC, Dolacet, Lorcet 10/650, Lorcet HD,Lorcet Plus, Lortab, Lortab 10, Lortab 5/500, Lortab 7.5/500, Lortab Elixir, Norco,T-Gesic, Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Vicodin HP, Zydone
What is the most important information I should know about hydrocodone andacetaminophen ?
• Hydrocodone is habit forming hydrocodone and chemical structure. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hydrocodone and chemical structure. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hydrocodone and chemical structure. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hydrocodone and chemical structure. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Avoid alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen hydrocodone and chemical structure. Alcohol canincrease drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resultingin unconsciousness and death hydrocodone and chemical structure. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liverwhen taken with alcohol hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants hydrocodone and chemical structure. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hydrocodone and chemical structure. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may cause constipation hydrocodone and chemical structure. Drink plenty ofwater (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect hydrocodone and chemical structure. Increasedfiber in the diet may also help to alleviate constipation hydrocodone and chemical structure.
What is hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Hydrocodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcoticanalgesics hydrocodone and chemical structure. It relieves pain hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effectsof hydrocodone hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Together, hydrocodone and acetaminophen are used to relieve moderate-to-severepain hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other thanthose listed in this medication guide hydrocodone and chemical structure.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking hydrocodoneand acetaminophen ?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· a history of alcohol or drug abuse;
· kidney disease;
· liver disease;
· asthma;
· urinary retention;
· an enlarged prostate;
· hypothyroidism;
· seizures or epilepsy;
· gallbladder disease;
· a head injury; or
· Addison's disease hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• You may not be able to take hydrocodone and acetaminophen , or you mayrequire a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you haveany of the conditions listed above hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category C hydrocodone and chemical structure. Thismeans that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby hydrocodone and chemical structure. Donot take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnantor could become pregnant during treatment hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen passes into breast milk and may affecta nursing infant hydrocodone and chemical structure. Do not take this medication without first talking to yourdoctor if you are breast-feeding a baby hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• If you are younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age,you may be more likely to experience side effects from hydrocodone and acetaminophenhydrocodone and chemical structure. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose hydrocodone and chemical structure.
How should I take hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Take hydrocodone and acetaminophen exactly as directed by your doctor hydrocodone and chemical structure. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctorto explain them to you hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Take hydrocodone and acetaminophen with food or milk if it causes stomachupset hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of hydrocodoneand acetaminophen with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regulartable spoon hydrocodone and chemical structure. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacistwhere you can get one hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming hydrocodone and chemical structure. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hydrocodone and chemical structure. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hydrocodone and chemical structure. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hydrocodone and chemical structure. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may cause constipation hydrocodone and chemical structure. Drink plenty ofwater (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect hydrocodone and chemical structure. Increasedfiber in the diet may also help to alleviate constipation hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Store hydrocodone and acetaminophen at room temperature away from moistureand heat hydrocodone and chemical structure.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember hydrocodone and chemical structure. Do not take a double doseof this medication hydrocodone and chemical structure. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking the nextdose hydrocodone and chemical structure.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Symptoms of an hydrocodone and acetaminophen overdose may include slowbreathing, seizures, dizziness, weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion,tiredness, cold and clammy skin, small pupils, nausea, vomiting, and sweating hydrocodone and chemical structure.
What should I avoid while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Avoid alcohol while taking hydrocodone and acetaminophen hydrocodone and chemical structure. Alcohol canincrease drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication, possibly resultingin unconsciousness and death hydrocodone and chemical structure. Also, acetaminophen can be damaging to the liverwhen taken with alcohol hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants hydrocodone and chemical structure. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hydrocodone and chemical structure. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities hydrocodone and chemical structure. Hydrocodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness hydrocodone and chemical structure. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications hydrocodone and chemical structure. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor hydrocodone and chemical structure. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous hydrocodone and chemical structure.
What are the possible side effects of hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takinghydrocodone and acetaminophen and seek emergency medical attention or contactyour doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· slow, weak breathing;
· seizures;
· cold, clammy skin;
· severe weakness or dizziness;
· unconsciousness;
· yellowing of the skin or eyes; or
· unusual fatigue, bleeding, or bruising hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur hydrocodone and chemical structure. Continueto take hydrocodone and acetaminophen and talk to your doctor if you experience
· constipation;
· dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
· dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness;
· muscle twitches;
· sweating;
· itching;
· decreased urination; or
· decreased sex drive hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Hydrocodone is habit forming hydrocodone and chemical structure. It is possible become physically and/orpsychologically dependent on the medication hydrocodone and chemical structure. Do not take more than the prescribedamount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor hydrocodone and chemical structure. Withdrawal effects may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophen is stopped suddenlyafter several weeks of continuous use hydrocodone and chemical structure. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reductionin dose hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur hydrocodone and chemical structure. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome hydrocodone and chemical structure.
What other drugs will affect hydrocodone and acetaminophen ?
• Do not take hydrocodone and acetaminophen if you have taken a monoamineoxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil),or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days hydrocodone and chemical structure. Dangerous side effects couldresult hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• hydrocodone and acetaminophen may increase the effects of other drugsthat cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, painrelievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants hydrocodone and chemical structure. Dangeroussedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if hydrocodone and acetaminophenis taken with any of these medications hydrocodone and chemical structure. Tell your doctor about all medicinesthat you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to yourdoctor hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Other products may also contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counterpain, fever, cold, and allergy medications hydrocodone and chemical structure. Do not take any other products thatcontain acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor hydrocodone and chemical structure. Too much acetaminophencan be dangerous hydrocodone and chemical structure.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with hydrocodoneand acetaminophen hydrocodone and chemical structure. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products hydrocodone and chemical structure.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about hydrocodone and acetaminophenwritten for health professionals that you may read hydrocodone and chemical structure.
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