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Vicoprofen |
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- Description - |
Vicoprofen is a chemical cousin of the well-known painkiller Vicodin.Both products contain the prescription pain medication hydrocodone.However, while Vicodin also includes acetaminophen(the active ingredient in Tylenol),Vicoprofen replaces it with ibuprofen (the active ingredient in Advil).
Vicoprofen relieves acute pain. It is generally prescribedfor less than 10 days, and cannot be used in the long-termtreatment of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. |
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Abdominal pain,anxiety,constipation,diarrhea,dizziness,drowsiness,dry mouth,gas,headache,indigestion,infection,insomnia,itching,loss of strength,nausea,nervousness,sweating,swelling,vomiting |
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ACE-inhibitor-type blood pressure and heart drugs such as Capoten and Vasotec
Alcohol
Antidepressants such as Elavil, Norpramin, and Pamelor
Antihistamines such as Benadryl, chlorpheniramine, and Tavist
Aspirin
Blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin
Drugs that control muscle spasms such as Artane and Cogentin
Lithium (Lithobid, Lithonate)
Major tranquilizers such as Haldol and Thorazine
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Other narcotic painkillers such as Demerol, morphine, and Percocet
Sleeping pills such as Halcion and Restoril
Tranquilizers such as Ativan, Valium, and Xanax
Water pills (diuretics) such as Lasix and HydroDIURIL
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- Manufacturer - |
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Knoll Pharmaceutical Company |
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3000 Continental Drive North |
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Mount Olive, NJ 07828 |
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USA |
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