Trezix (APAP-Caff-Dihydrocodeine)

Alternate Name: Trezix

Description: Trezix is an analgesic meaning that it relieves pain. It is also a stimulant meaning that it relaxes muscles and improves blood flow. Furthermore, it is also dihydrocodeine which is a type of opioid medication meaning it is a strong pain reliever. It is available in both brand and generic versions. Trezix averages $156 for 30 oral capsules (acetaminophen 356 mg / caffeine 30 mg / dihydrocodeine bitartrate 16 mg). Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Trezix discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Capsule

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Analgesic, Opioid/Acetaminophen Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 320.5-30-16 MG

Warnings: Drop off any unused narcotic medicine at a drug take-back location right away. If you do not have a drug take-back location near you, flush any unused narcotic medicine down the toilet. Check your local drug store and clinics for take-back locations. You can also check the DEA web site for locations. Here is the link to the FDA safe disposal of medicines website:www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/consumers/buyingusingmedicinesafely/ensuringsafeuseofmedicine/safedisposalofmedicines/ucm186187.htm Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, breathing problems (such as COPD, sleep apnea), heart disease, gallbladder or pancreas problems, an underactive thyroid, Addison disease, prostate problems, trouble urinating, stomach ulcers, or a history of alcohol or drug abuse, brain tumor, head injury, depression, mental health problems, or seizures. 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. Do not breastfeed while you are using this medicine, unless you have your doctor's permission to do so. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or doing anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. 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 contains acetaminophen. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day. 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 problemsSerious skin reactionsSerotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines)

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days., 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., 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., Some medicines can affect how acetaminophen/caffeine/dihydrocodeine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amiodarone, carbamazepine, disulfiram, erythromycin, isoniazid, ketoconazole, mirtazapine, phenytoin, quinidine, rifampin, ritonavir, tramadol, or trazodoneBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression or mental health problems (including bupropion, fluoxetine, paroxetine)Medicine to treat migraine headachesPhenothiazine medicine