Hydrocodone and Ibuprofen : Before Using

Hydrocodone and Ibuprofen - Systemic

Brand Names

Vicoprofen Hydrocodone and Ibuprofen *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to aspirin, hydrocodone or other narcotic analgesics, or ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - NSAIDs. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies on birth defects with hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination have not been done in pregnant women. However, there is a risk that the ibuprofen in this combination may cause unwanted effects on the heart or blood flow of the fetus or newborn baby if they are taken during the last few months of pregnancy. Always too much use during pregnancy of a narcotic analgesic like the hydrocodone in the combination may cause the baby to become dependent on the drug. This may lead to withdrawal side effects after birth. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination passes into breast milk. However, hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination is not recommended for use during breast-feeding because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination in child with its use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination. This may increase the risk of side effects during treat. Constipation may be especially likely to occur in elderly diseaseds.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Alcohol
Central nervous system - CNS depressants - drug that causes drowsiness
Monoamine oxidase - MAO inhibitor activity - isocarboxazid " Marplan ", phenelzine " Nardil ", procarbazine " Matulane ", selegiline " Eldepryl ", tranylcypromine " Parnate "
Tricyclic antidepressants - amitriptyline " Elavil ", amoxapine " Asendin ", clomipramine " Anafranil ", desipramine " Pertofrane ", doxepin " Sinequan ", imipramine " Tofranil ", nortriptyline " Aventyl ", protriptyline " Vivactil ", trimipramine " Surmontil " The risk of side effects may be increased

Anticoagulants - blood thinners The risk of bleeding may be increased

Angiotensin-converting enzyme - ACE inhibitors - benazepril " Lotensin ", captopril " Capoten ", enalapril " Vasotec ", fosinopril " Monopril ", lisinopril " Prinivil, Zestril ", quinapril " Accupril ", ramipril " Altace "
Diuretics - water pills Hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination may decrease the side effects of medication; the risk of kidney problems also may be increased

Lithium - Lithane
Methotrexate - Mexate Higher blood levels of these medication and an increased risk of side effects may occur

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Asthma or other chronic lung disease
Brain disease or head injury
Enlarged prostate or problems with urination Side effects of hydrocodone and ibuprofen combination may be dangerous with these conditions
Abdominal conditions
Anemia
Alcohol abuse, or history of,
Bleeding problems
Dehydration
Drug dependence, especially narcotic abuse, or history of
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Stomach ulcer
Tobacco use
Underactive thyroid The risk of side effects may be increased