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Anexsia


Main Ingredients

Hydrocodone bitartrate with Acetaminophen

Anexsia is used for the relief of mild to moderately severe pain and to suppress the cough. Anexsia combines a narcotic analgesic (painkiller) and cough reliever with a non-narcotic analgesic (Acetaminophen), which is also used for reducing fever.


Anexsia Side Effects

Side effects of Anexsia ranges from lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and shortness of breath to allergic reactions, anxiety, depression, mania, drowsiness, mood changes, restlessness.


Anexsia Caution

Anexsia is habit forming. Use it exactly as prescribed by your physician. If you were addicted to narcotics or painkillers in the past, let your doctor know about it.

No one who had an allergic reaction to hydrocodone or acetaminophen (Tylenol) or have adrenal, kidney, liver, or prostate disorder, should take this drug.

Anexsia can make you drowsy. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.


If you ever had a head injury, stomach problems, or lung disease, discuss with your doctor before taking this medicine.

If you are pregnant or nursing, let your doctor know about it before taking this medicine.

Drug interactions

Hydrocodone slows the nerve cell response. Alcohol will definitely enhance this effect.

Check with your physician before combining Anexsia with the anti-depressant, anti anxiety drugs. Cold medicines that has Antihistamines, tranquilizers, MAO inhibitors, other narcotic analgesics as well as herbal anti-depressant, St. John’s wort.


Anexsia Doses

Adults

The usual dose is 1 or 2 tablets, taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day.


CHILDREN
Anexsia is not recommended for children.

Anexsia OverdoseSymptoms of Anexsia overdose include bluish skin, blood disorders, cold and clammy skin, extreme sleepiness that can leads to coma, general bodily discomfort, heart problems, heavy perspiration, kidney problems, limp muscles, liver failure, low blood pressure, nausea, slow heartbeat, vomiting.

In case of Anexsia overdose, seek emer­gency medical attention immediately.

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