Brand
Name: Hydrocodone/APAP
The following
product information is not intended to replace the physician's
or manufacturer's instructions.
Most Common Medical
Uses
Hydrocodone
relieves pain. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that
increases the effects of hydrocodone. Together, acetaminophen
and hydrocodone are most commonly used to relieve moderate-to-severe
pain. Acetaminophen and hydrocodone may also be used for purposes
other than those listed here.
How
to Take This Medication
Take acetaminophen
and hydrocodone exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each
dose with a full glass of water. Take acetaminophen and hydrocodone
with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. Never take more of
this medication than is prescribed for you. Too much acetaminophen
and hydrocodone could be very harmful. Do not stop taking acetaminophen
and hydrocodone suddenly if you have been taking it continuously
for more than 5 to 7 days. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal
symptoms and make you feel uncomfortable. Your doctor may want
to gradually reduce your dose.
Possible
Side Effects
Stop taking
acetaminophen and hydrocodone and seek emergency medical attention
if you experience any of the following: an allergic reaction (difficulty
breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your 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.
Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to
your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome.
Precautions
Hydrocodone
is habit forming and should only be used under close supervision
if you have an alcohol or drug addiction. Before taking this medication,
tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; liver disease; asthma;
urinary retention; an enlarged prostate; hypothyroidism; seizures
epilepsy; gallbladder disease; a head injury; or Addison's disease.
Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor
if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby. 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 acetaminophen and
hydrocodone therapy. Use extra caution.
Drug
Interactions
Do not take
acetaminophen and hydrocodone if you have taken a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil),
or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Dangerous side
effects could result. The most serious interactions affecting
acetaminophen and hydrocodone are with those drugs that also cause
sedation. Numerous drugs may lead to dangerous sedation if taken
with acetaminophen and hydrocodone: Talk to your doctor and pharmacist
before taking any prescription or over the counter medicines.
Many other drugs contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counter
pain, fever, cold, and allergy medications.
Missed
Dose
Take the missed
dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose of this
medication. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking your
next dose.
Storage
Store at room
temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this and all medications
out of the reach of children.
Notes
Avoid alcohol
while taking acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Alcohol will greatly
increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by acetaminophen
and hydrocodone and could be dangerous. Also, acetaminophen can
damage your liver if you drink three or more alcoholic beverages
a day. Avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines
except under the supervision of your doctor. These medications
also may cause dangerous sedation. Do not share acetaminophen
and hydrocodone with others for whom it was not prescribed, since
they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this
drug.
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