Chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₁NO₃ Molecular mass: 299.364 g/mol PubChem compound: 5284569
Hydrocodone is a semisynthetic narcotic analgesic and antitussive with multiple actions qualitatively similar to those of codeine. Most of these involve the central nervous system and smooth muscle.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| R05DA03 | Hydrocodone | R Respiratory system → R05 Cough and cold preparations → R05D Cough suppressants, excl. combinations with expectorants → R05DA Opium alkaloids and derivatives |
Hydrocodone is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Ecuador (EC)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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