Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid medication that is classified as a schedule II drug. This medication is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used for pain management. Hydrocodone is primarily used to treat severe chronic pain that requires opioid analgesia and is not effectively treated by nonopioid alternatives. Hydrocodone is used in combination formulations to treat nonproductive cough in adults and has antitussive properties. Hydrocodone functions as an opioid receptor agonist and activates mu-opioid receptors to produce analgesic effects. In addition, hydrocodone activates delta- and kappa-opioid receptors as the plasma drug concentration increases beyond the starting doses.This activity outlines the indications, mechanism of action, significant adverse effects, contraindications, monitoring, and toxicity of hydrocodone in the clinical setting pertaining to pain relief. An interprofessional team comprising emergency medicine, critical care, and primary care would enhance the outcomes of patients with pain, related conditions, and sequelae. Given the opioid misuse epidemic in the United States, the emphasis on patient-centered care is important.
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