Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5-325 Mg En Español

This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as amylase/lipase levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen – Uses, Side Effects, and More

Hydrocodone/acetaminophen has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. Hydrocodone/acetaminophen may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of hydrocodone/acetaminophen that works, and take it for the shortest possible time. See also How to Use section for more information about addiction.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose increase, or if you take the wrong dose/strength. Taking this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can cause drowsiness or breathing problems may cause very serious side effects, including death. Also, other medications can affect the removal of hydrocodone/acetaminophen from your body, which may affect how hydrocodone/acetaminophen works. Be sure you know how to take hydrocodone/acetaminophen and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also Drug Interactions section. Get medical help right away if any of these very serious side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe drowsiness/dizziness, difficulty waking up.

Keep this medicine in a safe place to prevent theft, misuse, or abuse. If someone accidentally swallows this drug, get medical help right away.

One ingredient in this product is acetaminophen. Taking too much acetaminophen may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how much acetaminophen is safe to take.

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Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen without asking your doctor or pharmacist first. Acetaminophen is in many nonprescription and prescription medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Check the labels on all your medicines to see if they contain acetaminophen, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure.

Get medical help right away if you take too much acetaminophen (overdose), even if you feel well. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing eyes/skin, and dark urine.

Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may damage your liver. Avoid alcohol.

Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the risks and benefits. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in high doses near the expected delivery date may harm the unborn baby. To lessen the risk, take the smallest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Babies born to mothers who use this drug for a long time may develop severe (possibly fatal) withdrawal symptoms. Tell the doctor right away if you notice any symptoms in your newborn baby such as crying that doesn’t stop, slow/shallow breathing, irritability, shaking, vomiting, diarrhea, poor feeding, or difficulty gaining weight.

Warnings:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

Keep this medicine in a safe place to prevent theft, misuse, or abuse. If someone accidentally swallows this drug, get medical help right away.

Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may damage your liver. Avoid alcohol.

Uses

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

How to use Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

See also Warning section.

Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. You may take this drug with or without food. If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible).

If you are using a liquid form of this medication, use a medication measuring device to carefully measure the prescribed dose. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. Do not increase your dose, take the medication more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.

Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well.

If you have ongoing pain (such as due to cancer), your doctor may direct you to also take long-acting opioid medications. In that case, this medication might be used for sudden (breakthrough) pain only as needed. Other pain relievers (such as ibuprofen, naproxen) may also be prescribed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely with other drugs.

Suddenly stopping this medication may cause withdrawal, especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have any withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, mental/mood changes (including anxiety, trouble sleeping, thoughts of suicide), watering eyes, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, sweating, muscle aches, or sudden changes in behavior.

When this medication is used for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.

Though it helps many people, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Tell your doctor if your pain does not get better or if it gets worse.

Side Effects

See also Warning section.

Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. Some of these side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea), mental/mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations), stomach/abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss).

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: fainting, seizure, slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/difficulty waking up.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

See also Warning section.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other opioids (such as benzhydrocodone, hydromorphone, morphine, codeine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: brain disorders (such as head injury, tumor, seizures), breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD), kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood disorders (such as confusion, depression, thoughts of suicide), personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol), stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation, diarrhea due to infection, paralytic ileus), difficulty urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate), gallbladder disease, disease of the pancreas (pancreatitis).

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

Liquid products may contain sugar and alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver disease, or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.

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Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially slow/shallow breathing.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and slow/shallow breathing.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, or trouble breathing. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

See also Warning section.

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug are: certain pain medications (mixed opioid agonist/antagonists such as butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine), naltrexone, samidorphan.

The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness) may be increased if this medication is taken with other products that may also cause drowsiness or breathing problems. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products such as other opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, oxycodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).

Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

Other medications can affect the removal of hydrocodone/acetaminophen from your body, which may affect how hydrocodone/acetaminophen works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole), macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), levoketoconazole, mifepristone, HIV medications (such as tipranavir), rifamycins (such as rifabutin, rifampin), ritonavir, certain drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin), among others.

This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as amylase/lipase levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

Hydrocodone

Zohydro ER y Hysingla ER son formas de liberación extendida de hydrocodone que se usan para el tratamiento del dolor severo y continuo (durante todo el día). Estas formas de hydrocodone no deben usarse según necesidad para aliviar el dolor.

Hydrocodone puede también usarse para fines no mencionados en esta guía del medicamento.

¿Cuál es la información más importante que debo saber sobre hydrocodone?

EL USO INCORRECTO DE MEDICINA OPIOIDE PUEDE CAUSAR ADICCIÓN, SOBREDOSIS O LA MUERTE. Mantenga el medicamento en un lugar donde otros no lo puedan encontrar.

Tomar medicina opioide durante el embarazo puede causar síntomas de abstinencia que pueden poner la vida del bebé recién nacido en peligro.

Efectos secundarios fatales pueden ocurrir si usted usa medicina opioide con alcohol, o con otras drogas que le causen somnolencia o respiración lenta.

¿Qué debería discutir con el profesional del cuidado de la salud antes de tomar hydrocodone?

Usted no debe usar hydrocodone si es alérgico a éste, o si usted tiene:

asma severo o problemas respiratorios;
un bloqueo en el estómago o los intestinos.

Dígale a su médico si alguna vez ha tenido:

problemas respiratorios, apnea del sueño;
una herida en la cabeza, tumor cerebral o convulsiones;
adicción a las drogas o al alcohol, o enfermedad mental;
problemas al orinar;
enfermedad del hígado o de los riñones;
problemas con la vesícula biliar, el páncreas, o la glándula tiroidea; o
un trastorno del ritmo cardíaco llamado el síndrome de prolongación del intervalo QT.

Si usted usa medicina opioide durante su embarazo, su bebé puede volverse dependiente de la medicina. Esto puede causar síntomas de abstinencia que pueden poner en riesgo la vida del bebé después de su nacimiento. Los bebés que nacen con dependencia a un opioide pueden necesitar tratamiento médico por varias semanas.

Pregúntele a un médico antes de usar medicine opioide si usted está amamantando. Dígale a su médico si nota somnolencia grave o respiración lenta en el bebé lactante.

¿Cómo debo tomar hydrocodone?

Siga las instrucciones en la etiqueta de su prescripción y lea todas las guías del medicamento. Nunca use hydrocodone en cantidades mayores, o por más tiempo de lo recetado. Dígale a su médico si siente un aumento de ganas de tomar más de esta medicina.

Nunca comparta una medicina opioide con otra persona, especialmente con alguien con historial de abuso de drogas o adicción. EL USO INCORRECTO PUEDE CAUSAR ADICCIÓN, SOBREDOSIS O LA MUERTE Mantenga el medicamento en un lugar donde otros no lo puedan encontrar. Vender o regalar medicina opioide es ilegal.

La dosis que usted necesita puede ser diferente si usted ha usado recientemente un opioide similar para el dolor y su cuerpo es tolerante a éste. Hable con su médico si usted no está seguro si es tolerante a los opioides.

No triture, rompa, o abra una pastilla de liberación extendida. Tráguela entera para evitar la exposición a una dosis potencialmente fatal. Nunca triture o rompa una pastilla de hydrocodone para inhalar el polvo o mezclarlo en un líquido para inyectarse la droga en una vena. Esto puede causar la muerte.

No deje de usar esta medicina de forma repentina después de usarla por mucho tiempo, o podría tener síntomas graves de abstinencia. Pregúntele a su médico como dejar de tomar hydrocodone de forma segura.

Guarde a temperatura ambiente lejos del calor, la humedad, y la luz. Mantenga un récord de su medicina. Usted debería saber si alguien la está usando inapropiadamente o sin prescripción.

No guarde medicamentos opioides que le sobren. Sólo una dosis podría causarle la muerte a alguien que use la medicina por accidente o de forma incorrecta. Pregúntele a su farmacéutico donde localizar un programa de recolección de drogas. Si no hay un programa de recolección, tire en el inodoro la medicina que no va a usar.

¿Qué sucede si me salto una dosis?

Ya que hydrocodone se usa para el dolor, es poco probable que usted olvide una dosis. Sáltese cualquier dosis que dejó de tomar si ya casi es hora para la siguiente dosis. No use dos dosis a la vez.

¿Qué sucedería en una sobredosis?

Busque atención médica de emergencia o llame a la línea de Poison Help al 1-800-222-1222. Una sobredosis de opioides puede ser fatal, especialmente en un niño o en otra persona que use la medicina sin una prescripción médica. Los síntomas de sobredosis pueden incluir somnolencia severa, pupilas puntiformes, respiración lenta, o no respirar.

Su médico puede recomendarle que obtenga naloxone (una medicina para revertir una sobredosis de opioides) y que la lleve consigo en todo momento. Una persona que lo cuida puede administrarle naloxone si deja de respirar o no se despierta. Su cuidador aún debe obtener ayuda médica de emergencia y es posible que deba realizarle RCP (resucitación cardiopulmonar; CPR por sus siglas en inglés) mientras espera que llegue la ayuda.

Cualquiera puede comprar naloxona en una farmacia o en la oficina de salud local. Asegúrese de que cualquier persona que le cuide sepa dónde guarda naloxone y cómo usarla.

¿Qué debo evitar mientras tomo hydrocodone?

No beba alcohol. Efectos secundarios peligrosos o la muerte pueden ocurrir.

Evite manejar u actividades peligrosas antes de saber cómo esta medicina le afectará. El mareo o la somnolencia pueden causar caídas, accidentes, o lesiones severas.

¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios posibles de hydrocodone?

Busque atención médica de emergencia si usted tiene signos de una reacción alérgica: ronchas; dificultad para respirar; hinchazón de su cara, labios, lengua, o garganta.

Medicina opioide puede hacer mas lenta su respiración o pararla, y la muerte puede ocurrir. Una persona que lo cuida debe darle naloxone y/o buscar atención médica de emergencia si usted tiene la respiración lenta con largas pausas entre respiraciones, labios azulados, o si es difícil para despertarlo.

Deje de usar hydrocodone y llame a su médico de inmediato si usted tiene:

respiración ruidosa, suspiros, respiración superficial, respiración que se detiene mientras duerme;
latido cardíaco lento o pulso débil;
dolor o quemazón al orinar;
confusión, temblores, somnolencia severa;
niveles bajos de cortisol–náusea, vomito, pérdida del apetito, mareo, cansancio o debilidad que empeoran; o
niveles altos de serotonina en el cuerpo–agitación, alucinaciones, fiebre, sudoración, temblores, latido cardíaco rápido, rigidez muscular, espasmo, pérdida de coordinación, náusea, vómito, o diarrea.

Los problemas respiratorios graves pueden ser más probables en los adultos mayores y en aquellos que están debilitados o tienen síndrome de emaciación o trastornos respiratorios crónicos.

Efectos secundarios comunes pueden incluir:

estreñimiento, náuseas, vómito;
mareo, somnolencia, sentirse cansado;
dolor de cabeza; o
síntomas de resfrío como nariz congestionada, estornudo, dolor de garganta.

Esta lista no menciona todos los efectos secundarios y puede ser que ocurran otros. Llame a su médico para consejos médicos relacionados a efectos secundarios. Usted puede reportar efectos secundarios llamando al FDA al 1-800-FDA-1088.

¿Qué otras drogas afectarán a hydrocodone?

Es posible que tenga problemas respiratorios o síntomas de abstinencia si comienza o deja de tomar ciertos otros medicamentos. Dígale a su médico si usted también usa un antibiótico, medicamento antifúngico, medicamento para el corazón o la presión arterial, medicamento para convulsiones, o medicina para tratar el VIH o la hepatitis C.

Medicamentos opioides pueden interactuar con muchas otras drogas y causar efectos secundarios peligrosos o mortales. Asegúrese que su médico sepa si usted también usa:

medicinas para el resfriado o alergias, medicamento broncodilatador para el asma/EPOC, o un diurético o (“pastilla para eliminar el agua”);
medicinas para el mareo causado por movimiento, síndrome del intestino irritable, o la vejiga hiperactiva;
otros opioides–medicina opioide para el dolor o medicina con receta para la tos;
un sedante como Valium–diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam, Xanax, Klonopin, Versed, y otros;
drogas que le causen somnolencia o respiración lenta puede–una pastilla para dormir, relajante muscular, medicina para tratar los trastornos del ánimo o las enfermedades mentales; o
drogas que afectan los niveles de la serotonina en su cuerpo–un estimulante, o medicina para la depresión, enfermedad de Parkinson, migrañas, infecciones graves, o náusea y vómito.

Esta lista no está completa. Otras drogas pueden afectar hydrocodone, incluyendo medicinas que se obtienen con o sin receta, vitaminas, y productos herbarios. No todas las interacciones posibles se enumeran aquí.

¿Dónde puedo obtener más información?

Su médico o farmacéutico le puede dar más información acerca de hydrocodone.

Recuerde, mantenga ésta y todas las otras medicinas fuera del alcance de los niños, no comparta nunca sus medicinas con otros, y use este medicamento solo para la condición por la que fue recetada.
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