Generic name:acetaminophen and benzhydrocodone [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-BENZ-hye-dro-KOE-done ]
Drug class:Narcotic analgesic combinations
What is Apadaz?
Apadaz contains a combination of acetaminophen and benzhydrocodone. Benzhydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid medicine is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of benzhydrocodone.
Apadaz is a strong prescription pain medicine used for the short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain.
Apadaz may be habit-forming.
Important Information
An overdose of Apadaz can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor at once if you have pain in your upper stomach, loss of appetite, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioid medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Stop taking Apadaz and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Apadaz if you are allergic to acetaminophen or hydrocodone, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems; or
a blockage in your stomach or intestines.
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