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Hydrocodone |
| Description |
A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic prepared from codeine. It is widely used as an antitussive in cough syrups. |
| Therapeutic Low |
0.0100 |
| Therapeutic High |
0.0500 |
| Units |
ug/mL |
| Specimen |
P |
| Half Life Low |
4.00 |
| Half Life High |
0.00 |
| VOD Low |
3.30 |
| VOD High |
4.70 |
| Toxic Level |
0.100 |
| Lethal Level |
0.200 |
| Plasma to Whole Blood ratio |
0.00 |
| Warnings |
Hydrocodone is more toxic than codeine, with a greater addiction liability. Warnings - may impair mental and/or physical ability required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks (e.g., driving, operating heavy machinery). |