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Hydrocodone and codeine are NOT the same chemical compound; they're two different drugs.
Codeine is the 3-methylether of morphine. It's almost inactive on it's own, and needs to be converted into morphine via the enzyme CYP2D6 in the liver to cause opioid effects, hence it's a prodrug. The Schedule 4 version of Codeine (syrups, mixed as analgesic with other drugs like Tylenol) is still a pretty weak opioid painkiller and severe pain will typically require something stronger. The Schedule 2 version is an extremely strong opiate, but isn't typically prescribed to most patients; the Schedule 4 version is.
Hydrocodone's chemical structure is similar to codeine's but not the same. It's a great deal stronger than codeine and is hence more effective in reducing severe pain. Hydrocodone also has less severe side effects, such as itching and nausea, than codeine.
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Does Lortab have codine?
No, it has Hydrocodone and acetaminophen(tylenol).
What is the difference between hydrocodone and hydrocodone?
Answer#1There is no difference.
Is there codine in hydrocodone acetaminophen?
No, since codien is a cough medicine.
Difference between Tussionex PennKinetic and chlorpheniramine-hydrocodone?
Tussionex does not have the antihistamine chlorpheniramine, but it does contain hydrocodone.
Can a lab tell te difference between a lortab and hydrocodone?
No, Lortab is the name of the Medicine and Hydrocodone is the ingredient.
What is the difference between hydrocodone and Pentazo?
Pentazo contains acetominophen
What is the difference between hydrocodone apap5 325 and hydrocodone apap 7.5 750?
5/325mg has 5mg hydrocodone, and 325mg of acetaminophen. 7.5/750mg has 7.5 Hydrocodone, 750mg of acetaminophen
What shows up on a drug test for hydrocodone?
most opioids and codine based medicines. OK ,Does this include Tramadol 50
Difference between hydrocodone 7.5-350 and 10-500?
A dollar
What is the difference between 10-660 and 10-325 Hydrocodone?
what is the differenc
What is the difference between Hydrocodone-APAP and Vicodin?
Hydrocodone/APAP is the a preparation of Vicodin containing 5mg/500mg of Hydrocodone/APAP.
What is the difference between Vicodin an zydone?
The only difference between Zydone and Vicodin is the amount of acetaminophen contained in each product. They both contain hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Vicodin 5mg hydrocodone + 500mg acetaminophen Vicodin ES 7.5mg hydrocodone + 750mg acetaminophen Vicodin HP 10mg hydrocodone + 660mg acetaminophen Zydone 5mg hydrocodone + 400mg acetaminophen Zydone 7.5mg hydrocodone + 400mg acetaminophen Zydone 10mg hydrocodone + 400mg acetaminophen
