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Generic Namehydrocodone/acetaminophen
Trade NameVicodin, Lortab, Norco
Indicationmanagement of moderate to severe pain
Actionalters the perception and reaction to pain by binding to opiate receptors in the CNS, also suppresses the cough reflex
Therapeutic Classopioid Analgesic, allergy, cold and cough remedies, antitussive
Pharmacologic Classopioid agonists, nonopioid analgesic combinations
Nursing Considerations• use caution with concurrent use of MAOI – avoid use within 14 days of each other • hypotension – monitor hemodynamics and respirations after administering • may increase ICP use caution with head trauma • Narcan (nalaxone) is the antidote for overdose • DO NOT exceed 4g of acetaminophen per day
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Generic Namehydrocodone/acetaminophen
Trade NameVicodin, Lortab, Norco
Indicationmanagement of moderate to severe pain
Actionalters the perception and reaction to pain by binding to opiate receptors in the CNS, also suppresses the cough reflex
Therapeutic Classopioid Analgesic, allergy, cold and cough remedies, antitussive
Pharmacologic Classopioid agonists, nonopioid analgesic combinations
Nursing Considerations• use caution with concurrent use of MAOI – avoid use within 14 days of each other • hypotension – monitor hemodynamics and respirations after administering • may increase ICP use caution with head trauma • Narcan (nalaxone) is the antidote for overdose • DO NOT exceed 4g of acetaminophen per day
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