Compare Tussionex vs Hycodan

Compare Tussionex

vs Hycodan

Compare Tussionex to Hycodan. To make a decision about Tussionex vs Hycodan, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Tussionex or Hycodan

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Uses of Tussionex

Tussionex is also known by the generic name Chlorpheniramine-Hydrocodone

USES:
This combination product is used to treat coughs and other symptoms caused by the common cold or allergies. This product contains 2 medications:
hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine. Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant (antitussive) that acts on a certain part of the brain (cough center) to reduce the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that helps to relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing.

Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, this product is not recommended to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.

These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Giving more than the recommended dose or using this medication along with other cough-and-cold products has resulted in serious (even fatal) side effects, including slowed/stopped breathing. Talk to the doctor or pharmacist before giving other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). Do not use this product to make a child sleepy.

Uses of Hycodan

Hycodan is also known by the generic name Hydrocodone-Homatropine

USES:
This medication is used to relieve a dry cough usually caused by the common cold or other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. Relieving a cough helps you get more rest and sleep. This product contains 2 medications, hydrocodone and homatropine. Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant (antitussive) that works on certain centers in the brain to stop the urge to cough. Homatropine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics.

This medication is generally used for short-term treatment. It should not be used for persistent coughs from smoking or long-term breathing problems (e.g., asthma, emphysema), or for coughs with a lot of mucus or fluids (productive coughs), unless directed by your doctor.

Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, this product is not recommended to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years. Some products (including some long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.

These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Giving more than the recommended dose or using this medication along with other cough-and-cold products has resulted in serious (even fatal) side effects, including slowed/stopped breathing. Talk to the doctor or pharmacist before giving other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). Do not use this product to make a child sleepy.

Tussionex and Hycodan Have 23 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Muscle Movements - Involuntary Muscle Movement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Spinal Fluid Pressure - Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Change in Pulse - Pulse Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Stiffness - Muscle Rigidity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

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Tussionex Has 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Hycodan

Critical Seriousness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex but not Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex but not Hycodan.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex but not Hycodan.

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Hycodan Has 1 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Tussionex

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in the Eye - Ocular Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tussionex but not Hycodan. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Tussionex and Hycodan.

Tussionex and Hycodan Have 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Tussionex and Hycodan.

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Tussionex Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Hycodan

An Increase in the Thickness of Lung Secretions - Thick Bronchial Secretions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tussionex but not Hycodan. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Tussionex and Hycodan.

Hycodan Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Hycodan

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hycodan but not Tussionex.

Decreased Sweating is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hycodan but not Tussionex.

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hycodan but not Tussionex.

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Tussionex and Hycodan Treat 1 Conditions in Common

Cough is treated by both Tussionex and Hycodan.

Tussionex has 50 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tussionex.

Tussionex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Acutely Deteriorating Asthma - Asthma That Is Getting Worse is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Brain Neoplasm - Brain Tumor is a contraindication of Tussionex.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Coma is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery - Stomach or Intestinal Tract Operation is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hypoxia - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Intracranial Lesion - Lesion of Brain is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Shock is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Stenosing Peptic Ulcer is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Biliary Spasm - Spasm of a Bile Duct Tract is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Tussionex.

Hycodan has 73 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Hycodan.

Hycodan Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Achalasia of Esophagus - Failure of Esophageal Sphincter to Relax is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Atony of Colon is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Hemorrhage with Cardiovascular Instability - Bleeding causing Blood Pressure or Heart Problems is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Myocardial Dysfunction - Depression of the Function of the Heart is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Pyloroduodenal Obstruction - Narrowing of Opening Between Stomach and Small Intestine is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Severe Ulcerative Colitis is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Thyrotoxicosis - Overactive Thyroid causing Life-Threatening Symptoms is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Toxic Megacolon is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Urinary Tract Obstructive Uropathy - Urinary Tract Blockage is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Relative Contraindications

Acutely Deteriorating Asthma - Asthma That Is Getting Worse is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Autonomic Dysreflexia - Dysreflexia is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Brain Neoplasm - Brain Tumor is a contraindication of Hycodan.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Coma is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Gastric Ulcer - Stomach Ulcer is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery - Stomach or Intestinal Tract Operation is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Hiatal Hernia is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Hypoxia - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Intracranial Lesion - Lesion of Brain is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Reflux Esophagitis - Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Shock is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Tachyarrhythmia - Fast Heartbeat is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Toxin-Mediated Diarrhea - Toxin from Microorganisms causing Diarrhea is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Biliary Spasm - Spasm of a Bile Duct Tract is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Brain Damage in Children - Brain Damage Occurring in Children is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Chronic Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Lung Disease is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Down's Syndrome - Down Syndrome is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Salivary Secretion Disorder - A Change in Saliva Secretion is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Spastic Paralysis in Children - Spastic Paralyzed Muscles in Children is a contraindication of Hycodan.

Tussionex - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness, mental/mood changes (such as confusion, agitation), cold/clammy skin, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, seizures.

Hycodan - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, cold/clammy skin, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.