Hycodan

Hycodan is a drug which is used to relieve cough. This drug is available as a syrup containing homatropinemethylbromide 1.5 milligrams in 5 milliliter and hydrocodone bitartrate 5 milligrams in 5 milliliter. This drug is also available as a tablet containing homatropinemethylbromide 1.5 milligrams and hydrocodone bitartrate 5 milligrams.

Instructions

You should read the product information leaflet before using this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be taken by mouth as instructed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the drug because it may diminish its effects. This medication should be taken with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise. You should swallow the drug whole.

Your dosage is based on your medical condition and the way you will respond to treatment. Take this drug regularly to experience the most benefits. You should also take this drug at the same time each day.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as prescribed by your doctor or as stated on the package label.

Interactions

Hycodan may interact with medications such as:

• Other anticholinergic drugs such as:
  • Belladonna alkaloids
  • or Benztropine
• Cimetidine
• Narcotic antagonistssuch as:
  • Naltrexone
  • or Naloxone
• Narcotic agonists or antagonists such as:
  • Butorphanol
  • or Nalbuphine
• Potassium tablets or capsules
• Pramlintide
• MAO inhibitors:
  • Isocarboxazid
  • Linezolid
  • Methylene blue
  • Moclobemide
  • Phenelzine
  • Procarbazine
  • Rasagiline
  • Selegiline
  • Tranylcypromine
• Certain antihistamines such as:
  • Diphenhydramine
• Anti-seizure drugs such as:
  • Carbamazepine
• Medicine for sleep or anxiety such as:
  • Alprazolam
  • Diazepam
  • or Zolpidem
• Muscle relaxants
• Narcotic pain relievers such as:
  • Codeine
  • or Morphine
• Psychiatric medicines such as:
  • Chlorpromazine
  • Risperidone
  • Amitriptyline and
  • Trazodone

Side Effects

There are no side effects known aside from a possible allergic reaction in people who have previous or unknown hypersensitivity to the drug.

Watch out for signs of allergic reactions such as:

• Rash
• Itching
• Swelling

Warnings

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have the following:

• Allergy to hydrocodone, homatropine or to other narcotic medications such as:
  • Codeine
• Adrenal gland problems such as:
  • Addison's disease
• Abdominal problems
• Breathing problems
• Brain disorders
• Severe infectious diarrhea
• Narrow-angle glaucoma
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Personal or family history of drug or alcohol abuse
• Mental or mood disorders
• Kyphoscoliosis
• Recent surgery
• Hypothyroidism
• Difficulty urinating such as:
  • Enlarged prostate
  • or Urethral stricture
• Pregnancy or lactation