hydrocodone
Semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic
Hydrocodone is a synthetic opioid painkiller, typically combined with acetaminophen and sold under brand names like Vicodin and Norco.
It's among the most commonly prescribed—and abused—opioids in the United States: The doctor prescribed hydrocodone for her back pain.
Like other opioids, it carries significant risk of dependence and addiction.
Synthetic pain-blocking compound
- morphineOpioid analgesic medication
- tramadolSynthetic opioid analgesic
- methadoneSynthetic addiction treatment opioid
- buprenorphinePartial agonist for dependency
opium · heroin · suboxone · naloxone · naltrexone · endorphins · semi-synthetic · opiate
Absence of sensation
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
palliative · soothing · relief · numbness · arthritis · post-surgical · injury · analgesic
State of needing another
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- habit-formingCausing repeated compulsive use
abuse · compulsion · relapse · detoxification · rehabilitation · recovery · misuse · overdose
Medicinal dispensary
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- doctorLicensed medical healer
- refillRestoring spent contents
- RxMedical prescription abbreviation
pharmacist · dispense · DEA · medication · patient · healthcare · regimen · prescriber
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- extended-releaseGradual drug absorption formulation
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
combination · syrup · oral · milligram · compounded · time-release
fentanyl
Synthetic pain-blocking compound
- morphineOpioid analgesic medication
- tramadolSynthetic opioid analgesic
- methadoneSynthetic addiction treatment opioid
buprenorphine · opium · heroin · suboxone · naloxone · naltrexone · endorphins · semi-synthetic · opiate · narcotic
analgesia
Absence of sensation
discomfort · palliative · soothing · relief · numbness · arthritis · post-surgical · injury · analgesic
dependence
State of needing another
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
habit-forming · abuse · compulsion · relapse · detoxification · rehabilitation · recovery · misuse · overdose · intervention
pharmacy
Medicinal dispensary
Rx · pharmacist · dispense · DEA · medication · patient · healthcare · regimen · prescriber
tablet
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- extended-releaseGradual drug absorption formulation
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
ibuprofen · combination · syrup · oral · milligram · compounded · time-release
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- addictive thingsalcohol, cocaine, heroin, nicotine, opioids
- controlled substancescocaine, fentanyl, heroin, morphine, methadone
- overprescribed drugsopioids, painkillers, benzodiazepines, antibiotics, Xanax
- pain reliefaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen, Tylenol
hydrocodoneaspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
ibuprofen · acetaminophen · Tylenol · Advil · antacids
hydrocodoneacupuncture
Therapeutic needle insertion
physical therapy · meditation · mindfulness · cognitive behavioral therapy · massage therapy