Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup

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  • Cough and cold

Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Hydrocodone bitartrate 5mg, homatropine methylbromide 1.5mg; per 5mL; wild cherry flavor.

Pharmacological Class

Antitussive.

How Supplied

Contact supplier.

Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Indications

Indications

Cough.

Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Dosage and Administration

Adult

Use accurate measuring device. ≥12yrs: 5mL every 4–6hrs as needed; max 30mL/24hrs.

Children

Use accurate measuring device. <6yrs: not recommended. 6–11yrs: 2.5mL every 4–6hrs as needed; max 15mL/24hrs.

Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Contraindications

Not Applicable

Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Risks from concomitant benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (see Interactions). Risk of life-threatening respiratory depression (esp. in children). Abuse potential (monitor). Head injury, other intracranial lesions or pre-existing increase in intracranial pressure. Acute abdomen. Hypothyroidism. Addison's disease. Prostatic hypertrophy. Urethral stricture. Asthma. Narrow-angle glaucoma. Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Elderly. Debilitated. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Pharmacokinetics

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Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Interactions

Interactions

Increased risk of respiratory depression, sedation with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (eg, opioids, antihistamines, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, alcohol); avoid. May affect or be affected by MAOIs, TCAs.

Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Respiratory depression, drowsiness, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, anticholinergic effects, sedation, anxiety, nausea, rash, pruritus.

Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Clinical Trials

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Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Note

Notes

Formerly known under the brand name Hycodan.

Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Syrup Patient Counseling

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