what is hydroco/apap used for?
Short answer: pain relief.
Long answer:
Hydroco/apap is hydrocodone and acetaminophen combined. Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two of the naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive. Acetaminophen is Tylenol used as an adjunct pain medication that makes the narcotic more effective.
Long answer:
Hydroco/apap is hydrocodone and acetaminophen combined. Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from two of the naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive. Acetaminophen is Tylenol used as an adjunct pain medication that makes the narcotic more effective.