No
Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from either of two naturally occurring opiates-codeine and thebaine.
IUPAC name: 4,5a-Epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one
whereas
Codeine or 3-methylmorphine (a natural isomer of methylated morphine, the other being the semi-synthetic 6-methylmorphine) is an opiate used for its analgesic, antitussive, and antidiarrheal properties.
IUPAC name: (5α,6α)-7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-ol
IUPAC is the International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry.
No. Vicodin isn't as dangerous.
Hydrocodone and Vicodin are the same thing. Vicodin is namebrand, Hydrocodone is generic. Same thing with Percocet and Oxycodone.
same strength
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Some what
No there not the same! Hydrocodone is a drug called Hycodan, and Vicodin is a drug called Valium.
The opioid analgesic ingredient in Vicodin is Hydrocodone. Vicodin is a brand name of a medication containing both hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an ingredient in Vicodin which is a "trademarked" name. Vicodin has Hydrocodone in it. Vicodin is a combination of Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen so no Hydrocodone is only one of the two drugs that is in Vicodin.
Hydrocodone/APAP is the a preparation of Vicodin containing 5mg/500mg of Hydrocodone/APAP.
No, it is not.
yes, same category
yes
Vicodin already has acetaminophen in it! It is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. You should not take more acetaminophen with Vicodin, as it can cause serious liver damage. Vicoprofen is the drug that contains hydrocodone and ibuprofen.