Benzhydrocodone is a benzylic prodrug of hydrocodone.[L4894] It was developed in an effort to reduce parenteral bioavailability of the active metabolite as a deterrent to abuse.[A182177] Benzhydrocodone is indicated for use in the short-term management of pai…

Homatropine is an anticholinergic drug that acts as an antagonist at muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. It is present in antitussives, under the trade name Hycodan, in combination with hydrocodone (dihydrocodeinone) bitartrate indicated for the symptomatic r…

Hydrocodone is a synthetic opioid derivative of codeine.[T116] It is commonly used in combination with [acetaminophen] to control moderate to severe pain. Historically, hydrocodone has been used as a cough suppressant although this has largely been replaced b…

Morphine, the main alkaloid of opium, was first obtained from poppy seeds in 1805.[A176035] It is a potent analgesic, though its use is limited due to tolerance, withdrawal, and the risk of abuse.[A176050] Morphine is still routinely used today, though there …

NRP290 is a hydrocodone derivative under investigation for the treatment of pain (moderate to moderately severe).