Hydrocodone
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Vicodin; Lortab; Vicoprofen; Zohydro;
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Analgesic; Antitussive
CHEMICAL NAME
4,5a-Epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one
DESCRIPTION
Hydrocodone is an opiate agonist, analgesic and antitussive used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It is primarily available in combination with other analgesics such as acetaminophen/paracetamol, aspirin, or ibuprofen.
CAUTION
Many hydrocodone preparations contain analgesics such as acetaminophen, which can be toxic to the liver in high doses.
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OFF-SITE RESOURCES
SECONDARY RESOURCES #
Hydrocodone - Wikipedia.org
Hydrocodone - TripSit.me
Hydrocodone Information - MedlinePlus
MEDIA COVERAGE #
Overdoses linked to laced pills spread in Bay Area - SFGate, Apr 27 2016
FDA Targets Companies Marketing [..] Hydrocodone, Science Daily, Oct 1 2007
GOVERNMENT ARTICLES #
Zutripro Cough Medication Approved by FDA, June 9 2011
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