Hydrocodone/aspirin
Hydrocodone/Aspirin
Hydrocodone/Aspirin (pronunciation: /ˌhaɪdrəˈkoʊdoʊn/ /ˈæspɪrɪn/) is a combination medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains two active ingredients: Hydrocodone, a narcotic pain reliever, and Aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Etymology
The term "Hydrocodone" is derived from two words: "hydro" is a prefix from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr), meaning water, and "codone" is from the Greek κώδων (kṓdōn), meaning bell, referring to the bell-shaped poppy from which opium is derived. "Aspirin" is a trademarked name that was originally derived from the old botanical name for meadowsweet, Spiraea ulmaria, from which the drug was synthesized.
Usage
Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Aspirin reduces substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Related Terms
- Analgesic: A class of drugs that are designed to relieve pain. Hydrocodone is a type of analgesic.
- NSAID: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, are used to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Opioid: A type of narcotic drug that includes hydrocodone. Opioids are often used for their analgesic properties.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Hydrocodone/Aspirin include nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness. Serious side effects may include slow/shallow breathing, seizures, hearing changes (such as hearing loss, ringing in the ears), mental/mood changes, severe stomach/abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss).
Precautions
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to hydrocodone or aspirin; or to other opioids (such as hydromorphone, codeine, oxycodone); or to other salicylates (such as salsalate); or to NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen); or if you have any other allergies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hydrocodone/aspirin
- Wikipedia's article - Hydrocodone/aspirin
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