hydrocodone bitartrate / ibuprofen (vicoprofen)
available over the counter: no
uses: short term relief of acute pain
mechanism of action: hydrocodone blocks pain at
spinal cord and brain; ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory
medication which interferes with the formation of prostaglandins (cause
inflammation and pain)
side effects
- common: headache, dizziness,
lightheadedness, nausea, upset stomach, drowsiness, constipation
- less common: abdominal pain, weakenss,
insomnia, nervousness, diarrhea, flatulence, dry mouth.
concerns: discontinue well in advance of
surgery, as the medication will prolong bleeding times |