Zohydro ER
Generic name:hydrocodone (oral) [ HYE-droe-KOE-done ]
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
The Zohydro ER brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is hydrocodone?
Zohydro ER is an opioid pain medication.
Zohydro ER is an extended-release capsule used for around-the-clock treatment of severe pain.
Zohydro ER capsule are not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
Warnings
Hydrocodone can slow or stop your breathing. Never use Zohydro ER in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Do not crush, break, or open an extended-release pill. Swallow it whole to avoid exposure to a potentially fatal dose.
Hydrocodone may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Never share Zohydro ER with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep Zohydro ERin a place where others cannot get to it.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Hydrocodone may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother has taken this medicine during pregnancy.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use Zohydro ER with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Zohydro ER if you are allergic to hydrocodone, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems; or
a blockage in your stomach or intestines.
To make sure Zohydro ER is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
breathing problems, sleep apnea;
a head injury, brain tumor, or seizures;
drug or alcohol addiction, or mental illness;
urination problems;
liver or kidney disease;
problems with your gallbladder, pancreas, or thyroid; or
a heart rhythm disorder called long QT syndrome.
If you use Zohydro ER while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on hydrocodone. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on opioids may need medical treatment for several weeks.
Ask a doctor before using Zohydro ER if you are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you notice severe drowsiness or slow breathing in the nursing baby.
