Generic Hydrocodone 10-500 mg

Description

A medication called hydrocodone 10-500 mg is used to relieve people’s pain complaints. The FDA has approved the medication. This dose strength is available as a white oval pill bearing the WATSON 540 mark.

This generic medication is often marketed under the brand names Zohydro ER, Hysingla ER, Vantrela ER, Robidone, Hycodan, and others.

Functions of Hydrocodone 10-500 mg:

Hydrocodone 10-500 mg acts on the central nervous system (CNS) as an opioid agonist. By binding to the brain’s mu-opioid receptors, it lessens people’s perceptions of pain. Crospovidone, FD & C Yellow No. 6, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and other inactive substances are also included.

Uses of  WATSON 540 Pill:

This medication can be used to treat people with persistent pain. They can take this medication for pain management with or without food. The half-life of this 10-500 mg hydrocodone medication is 4 hours.

Dosage Instructions:

The primary purpose of hydrocodone 10-500 mg is to alleviate the symptoms of adult chronic pain. This medication is only available as an oral extended-release tablet. Other typical dosages of this type include

• Hydrocodone 10-650 mg
• Hydrocodone 5-325 mg
• Hydrocodone 10-660 mg
• Hydrocodone 10-325 mg

Extended-release oral capsules are another option for treating this issue. It is not advised for doctors to prescribe this medication to children. If a child is experiencing chronic discomfort, a parent or other family member can seek medical advice.

Drug Interactions:

The medication hydrocodone may interact with a number of medications. These consist of Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Lasix (flurosemide), Zoloft (sertraline), Lexapro (escitalopram), and Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol).

Side Effects:

People have adverse consequences when they overdose or utilize Hydrocodone 10-500 mg improperly. In patients, these side effects are frequent or severe.

Hydrocodone 10-500 mg can cause a variety of adverse effects, such as the following:

• Sneezing
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Nausea and vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Chest pain or tightness in the chest
• Cough
• Bloating
• Body pain
• Fear or nervousness
• Numbness or tingling in hands and feet
• Fever
• Chills
• Shivering
• Skin rashes or hives
• Sweating
• Appetite loss
• Trouble in swallowing
• Blurred vision
• Irregular or fast heartbeat
• Dryness in mouth
• Heartburn
• Upset Stomach (Indigestion)
• Lower back pain
• Stuffy nose
• Pain in bladder
• Decreased appetite
• Seizures or head injuries
• Diarrhea
• Hallucinations
• Constipation
• Nasopharyngitis
• Dyspnea
• Back pain
• Agitation
• Somnolence
• Dyspepsia
• Unusual tiredness or weakness in the muscle
• Heart palpitations
• Fatigue
• Swelling in eyelids, tongue, face, lips, tongue or eyes

Precautions:

• Sharing a medication with another person is not advised since it is an abuse of the substance and could be harmful to the individual.
• Overdosing on Hydrocodone tablets containing 10–500 mg is strongly forbidden. He or she may suffer injury if they take too much of this medication.
• Avoid smoking and drinking after using this pain reliever.
• Women who are pregnant or nursing should never take this medication without first speaking with medical professionals.
• If a person has glaucoma, renal or liver disease, asthma, breathing issues, etc., they cannot use this medication.
• The effects of this medication will be postponed by the grapefruit juice. Thus, stay away from it.
• Avoid taking this medication with other branded medications or pain relievers.
• After taking hydrocodone medication, always get some rest. Never operate a vehicle or perform strenuous labor.