Benzhydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Apadaz)

Alternate Name: Apadaz

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Analgesic Combination, Opioid

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 6.12-325 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lung or breathing problems, adrenal problems, gallbladder problems, pancreas problems, thyroid problems, stomach problems, or a history of head injury or brain tumor, seizures, mental illness, or drug or alcohol abuse. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Liver problemsWorsening of painAdrenal gland problemsLow blood pressureSerious skin reactions (including acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis)SeizuresSerotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines) This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are using buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, or a muscle relaxer (including cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone)., Some medicines can affect how benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Carbamazepine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, mirtazapine, phenytoin, rifampin, ritonavir, tramadol, trazodoneBenzodiazepine medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat anxiety, depression, or mental health problems (including SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs)Triptan medicine to treat migraine headaches, Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen can damage your liver, and your risk is higher if you also drink alcohol.