UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS

Zohydro ER® (hydrocodone extended-release) is a long-acting formulation of hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid agonist that is relatively selective for the µ opioid receptors; although, other opioid receptor subtypes may be stimulated at higher doses.1 Stimulation of the µ opioid receptors results in analgesia, decreased gastrointestinal motility, euphoria, physical … ................
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