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the relief of moderate to severe pain the morphine
derivative codeine is used, mainly in combinations
with paracetamol. This combination is also called
CO-CODAMOL (or Co-codamol). It can be used as an alternative to Vicodin. |
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Medication
Information
Vicodin combines a narcotic analgesic (painkiller)
and cough reliever with a non-narcotic analgesic
for the relief of moderate to moderately severe
pain.
How To Take Vicodin
Take Vicodin exactly as prescribed. Do not
increase the amount you take or the frequency
without your doctor's approval. Do not take this
drug for any reason other than the one prescribed.
Do not give this drug to others who may have
similar symptoms.
If you miss a dose
If you take Vicodin regularly, take the forgotten
dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time
for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses
at once.
Vicodin Side Effects
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop
or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon
as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it
is safe for you to continue taking Vicodin.
More common side effects may include:
Dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, sedation,
vomiting
If these side effects occur, it may help if you
lie down after taking the medication.
Less common or rare side
effects may include:
Allergic reactions, anxiety, blood disorders,
constipation, decreased mental and physical
capability, difficulty urinating, drowsiness,
fear, hearing loss, itching, mental clouding, mood
changes, restlessness, skin rash, slowed
breathing, sluggishness
Precautions
Vicodin can be habit-forming. If you take this
drug over a long period of time, you can become
mentally and physically dependent on it, and you
may find the drug no longer works for you at the
prescribed dosage.
If you are sensitive to or have ever had an
allergic reaction to hydrocodone or acetaminophen
(Tylenol), you should not take this medication.
Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug
reactions you have experienced.
Vicodin may make you drowsy, less alert, or unable
to function well physically. Do not drive a car,
operate machinery, or perform any other
potentially dangerous activities until you know
how this drug affects you.
Use caution in taking Vicodin if you have a head
injury. Narcotics tend to increase the pressure of
the fluid within the skull, and this effect may be
exaggerated by head injuries. Side effects of
narcotics can interfere in the treatment of people
with head injuries.
Use Vicodin with caution if you have a severe
liver or kidney disorder, an underactive thyroid
gland, Addison's disease (a disease of the adrenal
glands), an enlarged prostate, or urethral
stricture (narrowing of the tube carrying urine
from the bladder).
Older adults and those in a weakened condition
should be careful using this drug, since it
contains a narcotic.
Narcotics such as Vicodin may interfere with the
diagnosis and treatment of people with abdominal
conditions.
Hydrocodone suppresses the cough reflex;
therefore, be careful using Vicodin after an
operation or if you have a lung disease.
High doses of hydrocodone may produce slowed
breathing; if you are sensitive to this drug, you
are more likely to experience this effect.
Vicodin Drug Interaction
Hydrocodone slows the nervous system. Alcohol can
intensify this effect.
If hydrocodone is taken with certain other drugs,
the effects of either may be increased, decreased,
or altered. It is especially important to check
with your doctor before combining Vicodin with the
following:
Antianxiety drugs such as Valium and Librium
Antidepressant medications classified as "tricyclics,"
such as Elavil and Tofranil
Antihistamines such as Tavist
Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including the
antidepressants Nardil and Parnate
Major tranquilizers such as Thorazine and Haldol
Other narcotic analgesics such as Demerol
Other central nervous system depressants such as
Halcion and Restoril
Vicodin Notes
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it
was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for
other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of
the reach of children.
Vicodin Dosage
ADULTS
Your doctor will adjust the dosage according to
the severity of the pain and the way the
medication affects you.
The dosages given below are for Vicodin products
only. If your doctor prescribes other brands, your
daily dose may vary.
All forms of Vicodin are taken every 4 to 6 hours
as needed for pain. The usual dose of Vicodin is 1
or 2 tablets, up to a maximum of 8 tablets per
day. The usual dose of Vicodin HP is 1 tablet, up
to a maximum of 6 tablets per day. For Vicodin ES,
the usual dose is 1 tablet, up to a maximum of 5
tablets per day.
Vicodin Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature below 77
degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light. |
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