Obredon

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  • Cough and cold

Obredon Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Hydrocodone bitartrate 2.5mg, guaifenesin 200mg; per 5mL; oral soln; raspberry flavor.

Pharmacological Class

Antitussive + expectorant.

How Supplied

Soln—118mL, 473mL

Generic Availability

NO

Obredon Indications

Indications

Cough and to loosen mucus associated with the common cold.

Obredon Dosage and Administration

Adult

Use accurate measuring device. ≥18yrs: 10mL every 4–6hrs. Max 6 doses (60mL) in 24hrs.

Children

<18yrs: not established.

Obredon Contraindications

Contraindications

During or within 14 days of MAOIs.

Obredon Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Obredon Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Risks from concomitant use with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (see Interactions). Dose-related respiratory depression. Drug dependence. Abuse potential (monitor). Avoid in head injury, other intracranial lesions or pre-existing increase in intracranial pressure. Acute abdomen. Persistent or chronic cough (eg, smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema) or if excessive phlegm: not recommended. Diabetes. Thyroid disorders. Addison's disease. Prostatic hypertrophy. Urethral stricture. Asthma. Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Elderly. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Obredon Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Obredon Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. 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. Paralytic ileus may occur with anticholinergics.

Obredon Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, headache, sedation, nausea, diarrhea, decreased blood pressure; respiratory depression.

Obredon Clinical Trials

See Literature

Obredon Note

Not Applicable

Obredon Patient Counseling

See Literature