Hydrocodone
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Vicodin; Lortab; Vicoprofen
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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Nightmare?, by ms. vinegar
Lady Vicodin: Addiction, by Erikupstairs
For Restless Leg Syndrome, by Marco
Quite a Surprise, by TFS
The Beginning of the End..., by Jane Doe
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
MEDIA COVERAGE #
FDA Targets Companies Marketing [..] Hydrocodone, Science Daily, Oct 1 2007
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