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What is

hydrocodone bitartrate

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Pronunciation: /hydrocodone* bitartrate*/

hydrocodone bitartrate

Definition

A drug used to treat moderate to severe pain and cough. Hydrocodone bitartrate is made from codeine and binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. It is a type of analgesic agent, a type of antitussive, and a type of opiate.