Hydrocodone
Generic Name: Hydrocodone
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Severe pain
Chronic pain requiring daily around-the-clock opioids
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
20 mg once daily (ER)
Not recommended
Start at lower dose
Varies by tolerance
Start at 50% of normal dose
Start at lower dose
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Constipation, nausea, somnolence
Respiratory depression, addiction
Significant respiratory depression, paralytic ileus
Risk of addiction, abuse, and misuse
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Benzodiazepines, CNS depressants, CYP3A4 inhibitors
N/A
Avoid, fatal respiratory depression
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Risk of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
Avoid
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Swallow whole, do not crush or chew ER forms
Skip missed dose and take next at regular time
Pain relief, respiratory status, bowel function
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Content for Hydrocodone was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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