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Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Tablets Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CII
General Description
Hydrocodone bitartrate 5mg, homatropine methylbromide 1.5mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Antitussive.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Tablets Indications
Indications
Cough.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Tablets Dosage and Administration
Adult
≥12yrs: 1 tab every 4–6hrs as needed; max 6 tabs/24hrs.
Children
<6yrs: not recommended. 6–11yrs: ½ tab every 4–6hrs as needed; max 3 tabs/24hrs.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Tablets Contraindications
Not Applicable
Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Tablets Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Tablets 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 Tablets Pharmacokinetics
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Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Tablets 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 Tablets Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Respiratory depression, drowsiness, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, anticholinergic effects, sedation, anxiety, nausea, rash, pruritus.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Tablets Clinical Trials
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Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Tablets Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Hycodan.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate/homatropine Methylbromide Tablets Patient Counseling
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