RELIABLE hydrocodone PHARMACIES
Generic hydrocodone
Generic hydrocodone
hydrocodone Treatment
Hydrocodone is an effective antitussive (anti-cough) agent, and as an opiate it is also an effective analgesic for mild to moderate pain control. 5 mg of Hydrocodone is equal to 30 mg of codeine when administered orally. Early comparisons concluded that hydrocodone and morphine were equipotent for pain control in humans. However, it is now considered that a dose of 15 mg (1/4 gr) of hydrocodone is equivalent to 10 mg (1/6 gr) of morphine. Hydrocodone is considered to be morphine-like in all respects. Sales and production of this drug have increased significantly in recent years (a four-fold increase between 1990 and 2000), as have diversion and illicit use. Trade names include Anexsia®, Hycodan ®, Hycomine ®, Lorcet ®, Lortab ®, Tussionex®, Tylox®, Vicodin ®, and Vicoprofen ®, Norco ®, Zydone ®, Tramadol®, Lortab ®, and Lorcet ®. These are available as tablets, capsules, and/or syrups. Generally; this drug is abused by oral rather than intravenous administration. Currently, about 20 tons of hydrocodone products are used annually in the United States. Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain reliever most often used in conjunction with acetaminophen. This combination is marketed under several hundred generic and brand names including Vicodin, Lorcet and Lortab. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone when combined. The combination is used to treat moderate to severe pain and can be habit-forming, leading to dependence and addiction. This can happen quickly for those who take more of the medication than what is prescribed or in larger amounts. Users can build up a tolerance to hydrocodone, meaning the recommended prescribed dosage is no longer effective in treating the pain. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause liver damage so users are urged to check all medications they are taking to determine if they also contain the drug. Hydrocodone can also be used as an anti-tussive or cough suppressant.