Hycodan

What is Hycodan?

Hycodan, also known as a combination medication, is used to treat nasal congestion, runny noses, sneezing, coughs caused by allergies, or the common cold.Hycodan is an opioid cough medicine that may cause addiction.Hycodan can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.

Side effects of Hycodan

If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.If you take opioid medicine, it can cause your breathing to slow down or stop. Death may result. If you have long pauses in your breathing, blue lips, or are unable to wake up, someone caring for you may want to give you Naloxone.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking Hycodan immediately and contact your doctor.

• Sighing and noisy breathing are both examples of shallow breathing.
• Feeling weak, confused, or drowsy is a sign of extreme drowsiness.
• A seizure;
• Feeling faint? Doing too much, too fast, too soon or being exposed to strong emotions such as stress can make us lightheaded, dizzy and disoriented.
• Constipation is a serious condition that causes severe abdominal pain.
• Little or no urination
• Adrenal gland problems: nausea, vomiting, fatigue, or worsening of weakness
• Serotonin levels are high in the body. This can cause agitation, hallucinations, and other symptoms.

Severe breathing problems are more common in elderly adults, especially those with wasting syndrome and chronic breathing disorders.

Hycodan side effects may include:

• Drowsiness, dizziness;
• Lack of energy and coordination problems
• Headache, confusion;
• Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation;
• Tremors, rapid or irregular heartbeat;
• Feeling anxious, restless, or nervous.

There may be other side effects.To seek medical advice regarding side effects, contact your primary healthcare provider. For reporting side effects to the FDA directly, call them at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Misusing this medication can result in addiction, overdose or even death. Store the medicine in a safe place that others cannot reach.You may experience fatal side effects if you combine this medication with alcohol or other drugs that make you drowsy or cause breathing problems.

Before you take this drug

Hycodan should not be used if:

• Severe asthma or breathing problems
• A stomach or obstruction in the bowel (including paralytic ileus);
• High blood pressure:
• Severe coronary heart disease;
• Narrow-angle glaucoma;
• If you're unable to urinate,

Do not give this medication to anyone under the age of 6.

If you've taken an MAO-inhibitor in the last 14 days (such as isocarboxazid or linezolid), don't use this medication.

Inform your physician of any of the following issues:

• Lung disease or breathing problems
• A head injury, brain tumor, or seizure;
• Constipation or stomach issues;
• You may have problems with the bile duct or pancreas.
• An enlarged prostate
• Urination problems
• Liver or kidney disease
• Low blood pressure
• Heart Disease A blood vessel disorder
• Drug abuse,
• If you have a high fever and a cough, that is mucusy.

Your baby could develop withdrawal symptoms post birth if you take opioids while pregnant. Babies born dependent on opioids may need medical treatment for several weeks.If you notice that your baby is drowsy or breathing slowly, tell your doctor.

How to take Hycodan?

Read all the instructions on the label of your medication and follow them. Do not use more than the prescribed dose or for longer. Cold and cough medicines should only be used for a short time until symptoms have cleared up.Do not share this medication with anyone, especially if they have a history of drug abuse. Misuse can lead to addiction, overdose, or death. Store the medicine away from others. It is illegal to sell or give away this medicine.Measuring liquid medicine is important. Use the provided dosing device or a dose-measuring tool (not a spoon). After each use, rinse the syringe.If your symptoms don't improve within 5 days or you experience a headache, rash, or fever, call your doctor.Tell your doctor or surgeon if you've taken cough medicine or cold medication in the last few days.Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.Keep leftover medication away from children. One dose of this medication can be fatal if it is used incorrectly or accidentally.

What happens if I miss the dose?

Hycodan can be used as needed, and you don't need to follow a schedule. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip any missed dose. Never take two doses in one go.

What happens if I overdose?

Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. An overdose of opioids can be deadly, especially if the person is a child or if they are using them without a prescription.You may be advised by your doctor to carry naloxone with you (a medicine that reverses an overdose). If you stop breathing or don't awaken, a person who cares for you can administer naloxone. You must still call for emergency medical assistance, and your caregiver may have to perform CPR on you while they wait.Naloxone can be purchased at any local pharmacy or health department. You should make sure that anyone who cares for you is aware of where and how you store your naloxone.

What should be avoided?

Don't drink alcohol. Side effects and death can occur.Hycodan can cause you to feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you are familiar with how it will affect you. Falls or other accidents can be caused by dizziness or extreme drowsiness.

Interaction with other drug

If you stop or start taking certain medicines, you may experience breathing problems or withdrawal. You should tell your doctor if other medications are being used, such as an antifungal, blood pressure or heart medication, seizure medicine, HIV/hepatitis C, or a medication to treat HIV.

Opioid medications can interact with other drugs, causing dangerous side effects and even death. Tell your doctor if you use:

• Medications, bronchodilator asthma/COPD medicine, or diuretic (water pill);
• Medicines for motion sickness or irritable intestine syndrome
• Other opioids: prescription cough medicine or opioid pain medication;
• A sedative such as Valium—diazepam (alprazolam), lorazepam (lorazepam), Xanax (Klonopin), Versed, and others.
• Sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, medicines to treat mental disorders, mood disorders, etc.
• Drugs that increase serotonin in the body, such as stimulants, medicines for depressive disorders, Parkinson’s disease, or migraine headaches

This list is incomplete. Hycodan may interact with other drugs, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This list does not include all possible interactions.