Hydrocodone

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Hydrocodone
align="center" colspan="2" | 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-
morphinan-6-one
CAS number
125-29-1
ATC code
R05DA03
bgcolor="#eeeeee" | Chemical formula bgcolor="#ddeeff" | CHNO
bgcolor="#eeeeee" | Molecular weight bgcolor="#ddeeff" | 299.368
bgcolor="#eeeeee" | Bioavailability bgcolor="#ddeeff" | ?
bgcolor="#eeeeee" | Metabolism bgcolor="#ddeeff" | ?
bgcolor="#eeeeee" | Elimination half-life bgcolor="#ddeeff" | 4-8 Hours
bgcolor="#eeeeee" | Excretion bgcolor="#ddeeff" | ?
bgcolor="#eeeeee" | Pregnancy category bgcolor="#ddeeff" | ?
bgcolor="#eeeeee" | Legal status bgcolor="#ddeeff" | Schedule II (DEA)
bgcolor="#eeeeee" | Routes of administration bgcolor="#ddeeff" | tablets 15 mg
Hydrocodone (chemical synonym: dihydrocodeinone; trade names: Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Tussionex) is an opioid derived from either of the natural occuring opiates -- codeine or thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active analgesic and antitussive Schedule II narcotic which is marketed in multi-ingredient Schedule III products. The therapeutic dose of 5 mg to 10 mg is pharmacologically equivalent to 30 to 60  mg of oral codeine. Sales and production of this drug have increased significantly in recent years, as have diversion and illicit use. Hydrocodone is commonly available in tablet, capsule, and syrup form. In the UK it is listed as a Class A drug under the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act.

 

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