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Ibudone

Generic name: [HYE-dro-KOE-done-and-EYE-bue-pro-fen]hydrocodone and ibuprofen

Drug class: narcotic analgesic combinations

In the U.S., Ibudone has been discontinued. There may be equivalents if generic versions have been approved and marketed by the FDA.

What is Ibudone?

Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. Ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal analgesic drug (NSAID), is a form of This combination medicine that can be used to relieve severe pain for a short time.Ibudone can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.

Side effects of Ibudone

If you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling on your face or in your throat, or a severe reaction to your skin (fever or sore throat with burning, pain in the eyes, or skin rash, which is red or purple and blisters or peels), seek emergency medical attention.If any of these symptoms arise, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

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 hard to awaken, someone caring for you may want to give you Naloxone and/or seek immediate medical attention.

Ibudone can cause serious side effects. If you experience:

  • Sighing or weak breathing slow heartbeat; breathing stops while sleeping.
  • Rapid weight gain and swelling
  • A skin rash is a rash on the skin, regardless of how mild it may be.
  • Signs of stomach bleeding include bloody or tarry stool, vomiting that looks like coffee, or coughing up blood.
  • Dark urine, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, jaundice, and upper stomach pain are all symptoms of liver disease.
  • Kidney problems: little or no urine, swelling of the feet or ankles, and feeling tired or breathless;
  • Low cortisol levels can cause nausea, vomiting, or worsening fatigue or weakness.
  • High levels of serotonin can cause agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, and shivering. Rapid heart rate. Muscle stiffness and twitching. Loss of coordination. Nausea.

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

Ibudone can cause the following side effects:

  • Dizziness, drowsiness;
  • Stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, and heartburn;
  • Diarrhea; constipation
  • Headache.

There may be other side effects.For medical advice about side effects, always seek medical advice from your physician first. To report side effects directly, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Misuse of opiod medication can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Store the medication away from others.

Ibudone withdrawal symptoms can be life-threatening for the newborn if taken during pregnancy.

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

This medicine should not be used if:

  • Severe asthma or breathing problems
  • A blockage of the intestines or stomach

Ibuprofen may increase the risk of a fatal stroke or heart attack. This medicine should not be taken before or immediately after heart bypass surgery. Ibuprofen may cause serious stomach or intestinal bleeding.

Tell your doctor about any of the following:

  • Sleep apnea is a breathing problem.
  • A head injury, brain tumor, or seizure;
  • Liver or kidney disease
  • Heart problems or heart attacks;
  • You may have problems with your thyroid, gallbladder, or pancreas.
  • Urination problems can be caused by a number of factors.
  • Mental illness, drugs, or alcohol Abuse can be a result of mental illness or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Do not take an NSAID in the last 20 weeks before delivery. It can be harmful to the baby. Your baby may become dependent on opioids if you take them while pregnant. Withdrawal symptoms can be life-threatening for the newborn. Babies who are born addicted to habit-forming medicines may require medical care for several weeks.Before using this medication, ask your doctor if you are breastfeeding. If you notice drowsiness in the baby or slow breathing, tell your doctor.

How to take Ibudone?

Read all the instructions on the label of your medication and follow them. Ibudone should never be taken in higher doses or for longer periods than prescribed. If you are feeling the urge to take this medication more often, tell your doctor.

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 in a safe place that others cannot access. It is illegal to sell or give away this medication.Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.

Keep leftover opioid medications out of the reach of children. One dose of this medication can be fatal for someone who uses it incorrectly or accidentally. You should ask your pharmacist about a drug disposal program. If there isn't a take-back programme available, flush any unused medication down the toilet.

What happens if I miss the dose?

Ibudone is used to treat pain, so you won't miss a dosage. If it's almost time to take your next dose, skip any missed doses. 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 accidental overdose is deadly, especially if it occurs in a child or if the medication was taken 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 carer may have to perform CPR on you while they wait.

Naloxone can be purchased at any local pharmacy or health department. Make sure anyone who cares for you is aware of where and how you store naloxone.

What should be avoided?

Ibudone can cause you to feel dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving and other hazardous activities until you are sure of how they will affect you. Dizziness and drowsiness may cause accidents or serious injuries.Don't drink alcohol. Side effects and death can occur.

They may contain ingredients similar to ibuprofen or if you are unsure, ask your doctor). These medicines may contain similar ingredients to ibuprofen, such as aspirin or ketoprofen.

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 medicines are being used, such as an antifungal, blood pressure or heart medication, seizure medicine, HIV/hepatitis C, or a medication to treat HIV.

Opioids can interact with other medications and cause serious side effects, or even death. Tell your doctor if you use:

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

This list is incomplete. Ibudone may be affected by other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This list does not include all possible interactions.

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