Hydrocdone

Were you looking for information about Hydrocodone? Hydrocdone is a common misspelling of hydrocodone.
 
Hydrocodone is an effective pain reliever and cough suppressant. It is a semi-synthetic opioid (morphine-like) medication that works by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Hydrocodone products all contain at least one other active ingredient, such as acetaminophen, and are available in tablet, capsule, and liquid form. You should talk to your healthcare provider before using this medicine if you have lung disease, liver disease, or hypothyroidism.
 
(Click Hydrocodone for a list of common hydrocodone products, to find out what side effects may occur with this narcotic, and to learn more about the effects of this drug. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on hydrocodone.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;