Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen

General Info

100

What DEA Schedule is hydrocodone/acetaminophen?

Schedule II 

200

What is one contraindication for hydrocodone/acetaminophen?

Severe respiratory conditions, depression, gastrointestinal obstruction 

300

Name 2 brand names for hydrocodone/acetaminophen.

Lortab, Vicodin, Norco, Hycet, Lorcet, Verdrocet, Xodol, Zamicet 

Drug Effects

100

What is the intended medical use for hydrocodone/acetaminophen?

Treat moderate to severe pain. 

200

Name one short-term effect and one long-term effect of using hydrocodone/acetaminophen.

Short-term: Pain relief. 

Long-term: Addiction, cardiovascular changes, impaired immune function, liver damage, kidney damage, endocrine disruption. 

300

Name 3 common side effects of hydrocodone/acetaminophen.

Drowsiness, headache, upset stomach, constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth.

Misc

100

What is the abbreviation for acetaminophen?

APAP 

200

What is the half-life of acetaminophen?

~2 hours 

300

How many hydrocodone/acetaminophen prescriptions were written in 2023?

21,506,768