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What ingredients does Lortab have?
Lortab ® 10/500 tablets (Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP, 10 mg/500 mg) contain hydrocodone bitartrate 10 mg and acetaminophen 500 mg.
Where does Lortab come from?
Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic drug derived from codeine or thebaine—natural alkaloids derived from the resin of poppy seeds. So, you could say hydrocodone is made from codeine. It is currently one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in medical practice.
What is used to make hydrocodone?
Hydrocodone is synthesized by the isomerization of codeine (3.1. 20) using a palladium or platinum catalyst [18]. This drug has also been suggested to be synthesized by the hydration of codeinone [19] and by oxidation of dihydrocodeine [20].
How is hydrocodone created?
Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid made by processing codeine or thebaine – natural opiates extracted from opium poppy seeds. As a powerful opioid (or narcotic), doctors usually prescribe it as a moderate to severe pain reliever.
Does Lortab come in tablet form?
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen is supplied in tablet form for oral administration. WARNING: May be habit forming (see PRECAUTIONS, Information for Patients, and DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE).
What is the metabolite for hydrocodone?
Hydrocodone is primarily metabolized to hydromorphone and norhydrocodone. Although hydromorphone is a known active metabolite of hydrocodone, the in vivo activity of norhydrocodone is not well documented.
Is a Lortab 10 strong?
For example, Lortab tens are the strongest, particularly Lortab 10/500, which has more hydrocodone and more acetaminophen. With the lower doses such as 5/325, adults are usually advised to take one or two tablets every four to six hours without exceeding 12 tablets in 24 hours.
What should I do if I take Lortab?
If Lortab (hydrocodone and acetaminophen tablets and capsules) is taken by someone else or by accident, get medical help right away. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. This medicine has an opioid drug in it.
Can Lortab cause an adrenal gland problem?
Taking an opioid drug like Lortab (hydrocodone and acetaminophen tablets and capsules) may lead to a rare but very bad adrenal gland problem. Call your doctor right away if you have very bad dizziness or passing out, very bad upset stomach or throwing up, or if you feel less hungry, very tired, or very weak.
What is the difference between hydrocodone and Lortab?
Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen, also called Tylenol, is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone. Lortab is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Can Lortab cause seizures in people with seizures?
This medicine may raise the chance of seizures in some people, including people who have had seizures in the past. Talk to your doctor to see if you have a greater chance of seizures while taking Lortab (hydrocodone and acetaminophen tablets and capsules).