Hydrocodone/homatropine (By mouth)
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Brand Name(s)
Hydromet, Tussigon
There may be other brand names for this medicine.Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Some medicines can affect how hydrocodone and homatropine work. Tell your doctor if you are using medicine to treat depression (including MAO inhibitor), anxiety, or mental health problems.
- Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
How to Use This Medicine
Tablet, Solution, Syrup
- Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
- This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
- Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
Introduction
Homatropine Methylbromide (hoe-MAT-roe-peen meth-il-BROE-mide), Hydrocodone Bitartrate (hye-droe-KOE-done bye-TAR-trate)
Treats cough. This medicine contains a narcotic cough suppressant.
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blue lips, fingernails, or skin, trouble breathing
- Extreme dizziness or weakness, shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, seizures, and cold, clammy skin
- Severe constipation
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Drowsiness
- Mild constipation, nausea, or vomiting
Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, Addison disease, an enlarged prostate or trouble urinating, glaucoma, lung or breathing problems (such as asthma), stomach or bowel problems, or thyroid problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of head injury or drug or alcohol addiction.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:
- Risk of overdose, which can lead to death
- Respiratory depression (severe breathing problem)
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
- This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
Review Date: 7/4/2018
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