Brand Names

EQUIPIN
HOMAPIN-10
HOMAPIN-5
HOMATROPINE METHYLBROMIDE AND HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE
HYCODAN
HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE AND HOMATROPINE METHYLBROMIDE
HYDROPANE
TUSSIGON

Boxed Warning

Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death. Reserve hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide for use in adult patients for whom the benefits of cough suppression are expected to outweigh the risks, and in whom an adequate assessment of the etiology of the cough has been made. Assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide, prescribe hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide for the shortest duration that is consistent with individual patient treatment goals, monitor all patients regularly for the development of addition or abuse, and refill only after reevaluation of the need for continued treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur with use of hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide. Monitor for respiratory depression, especially during initiation of hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide therapy or when used in patients at higher risk [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Accidental Ingestion Accidental ingestion of even one dose of hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide, especially by children, can result in a fatal overdose of hydrocodone [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Risk of Medication Errors Ensure accuracy when prescribing, dispensing, and administering hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide. Dosing errors can result in accidental overdose and death. Always use an accurate milliliter measuring device when measuring and administering hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide [see Dosage and Administration (2.1), Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]. Cytochrome P450 3A4 Interaction The concomitant use of hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methy

Indications and Usage

Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough in adult patients 18 years of age and older. Limitations of Use: Not indicated for pediatric patients under 18 years of age [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)]. Contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 6 years of age [see Contraindications (4)]. Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, misuse, overdose, and death, which can occur at any dosage or duration, and persist over the course of therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)], reserve hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide for use in adult patients for whom alternative treatment options are ineffective, not tolerated, or would be otherwise inadequate to provide sufficient management of cough.

Contraindications

Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide is contraindicated for: All pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2, 5.3), Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. Significant respiratory depression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]. Known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ]. Hypersensitivity to hydrocodone, homatropine, or any of the inactive ingredients in hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide [see Adverse Reactions (6) ].

Adverse Reactions

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Addiction, abuse, and misuse [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.3)] Life-threatening respiratory depression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.8), Overdosage (10)] Accidental overdose and death due to medication errors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Decreased mental alertness with impaired mental and/or physical abilities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Interactions with benzodiazepines and other CNS depressants [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8), Drug Interactions (7.1, 7.4)] Paralytic ileus, gastrointestinal adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] Increased intracranial pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)] Obscured clinical course in patients with head injuries [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)] Severe hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)] Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13)] Adrenal insufficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14)] The following adverse reactions have been identified during clinical studies, in the literature, or during post-approval use of hydrocodone and/or homatropine. Because these reactions may be reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. The most common adverse reactions to hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide include: Sedation (somnolence, mental clouding, lethargy), impaired mental and physical performance, lightheadedness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Other reactions include: Anaphylaxis: Anaphylaxis has been reported with hydrocodone, one of the ingredients in hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide. Body as a whole: Coma, death, fatigue, falling injuries, lethargy. Cardi

Drug Interactions

No specific drug interaction studies have been conducted with hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide.

Overdosage

Clinical Presentation Hydrocodone Acute overdose with hydrocodone is characterized by respiratory depression (a decrease in respiratory rate and/or tidal volume, Cheyne-Stokes respiration, cyanosis), extreme somnolence progressing to stupor or coma, skeletal muscle flaccidity, cold and clammy skin, constricted pupils, and, in some cases, pulmonary edema, bradycardia, partial or complete airway obstruction, atypical snoring, hypotension, hypoglycemia, circulatory collapse, cardiac arrest, and death. Toxic leukoencephalopathy has been reported after opioid overdose and can present hours, days, or weeks after apparent recovery from the initial intoxication. Hydrocodone may cause miosis, even in total darkness. Pinpoint pupils are a sign of opioid overdose but are not pathognomonic (e.g., pontine lesions of hemorrhagic or ischemic origin may produce similar findings). Marked mydriasis rather than miosis may be seen with hypoxia in overdose situations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. Homatropine Homatropine has broad, nonspecific anticholinergic / antimuscarinic activity that similar to, although less potent than, atropine. Overdosage of homatropine can cause mydriasis and cycloplegia (fixed and dilated pupils), dry mouth and eyes, decreased sweating, hyperthermia, flushing, headache, visual blurring, gastrointestinal symptoms, constipation, urinary retention, tachycardia and palpitations, anxiety, restlessness, agitation, hallucinations, convulsions, cardiac arrhythmias and coma. Anticholinergic agents can also precipitate acute narrow angle glaucoma. Treatment of Overdose Treatment of overdosage is driven by the overall clinical presentation, and consists of discontinuation of hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide together with institution of appropriate therapy. Give primary attention to the reestablishment of adequate respiratory exchange through provision of a patent and protected airway and the institution of assisted or controlled ventilation. Em

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