Homatropine / hydrocodone Side Effects

Some side effects of homatropine / hydrocodone may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to homatropine / hydrocodone: oral syrup, oral tablet

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking homatropine / hydrocodone: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• painful urination;

• urinating less than usual or not at all;

• extreme drowsiness or weakness;

• feeling like you might pass out;

• weak or shallow breathing, or breathing that stops;

• feeling anxious or fearful; or

• unusual thoughts or behavior.

Less serious side effects of homatropine / hydrocodone may include:

• mild drowsiness, dizziness;

• trouble concentrating;

• nausea, vomiting, constipation; or

• skin itching or rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to homatropine / hydrocodone: oral syrup, oral tablet

Nervous system

One study has suggested that the respiratory depression caused by hydrocodone may be of benefit in the treatment of dyspnea related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and restrictive lung disease. However, the potential for the precipitation of respiratory insufficiency makes such use of hydrocodone hazardous and such use should be undertaken, if at all, only with extreme caution.

Nervous system side effects of hydrocodone have included mental depression, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, respiratory depression (which is sometimes fatal), stupor, delirium, somnolence, agitation, and dysphoria.

Other

Other side effects of hydrocodone have included withdrawal symptoms, such as agitation, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, tremor, abdominal cramps, blurred vision, vomiting and sweating, after either abrupt cessation or fast tapering of narcotic analgesics.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects of hydrocodone have included nausea, vomiting, constipation, and dry mouth.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects of hydrocodone have included ureteral spasm, spasm of vesicle sphincters, and urinary retention.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects of hydrocodone have included rash.

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