Guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
RxNorm 214604
Concept Hierarchy & Relationship Mapping
RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier (RxCUI) 214604 represents a standardized clinical drug concept used for cross-system interoperability. This concept aggregates multiple Atom IDs (AUIs), which are specific naming variations and synonyms used across pharmaceutical databases to ensure accurate medication mapping for: guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine.
The following semantic concepts and normalized strings are associated with this clinical entity:
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MINPrescribable
Multiple Ingredients (MIN):
Guaifenesin / hydrocodone / pseudoephedrine
(Atom ID: 12352338)
TMSYPrescribable
Tall Man Lettering Synonym (TMSY):
GuaiFENesin / HYDROcodone / pseudoephedrine
(Atom ID: 12382185)
Patient Education
Guaifenesin
Guaifenesin is used to relieve chest congestion. Guaifenesin may help control symptoms but does not treat the cause of symptoms or speed recovery. Guaifenesin is in a class of medications called expectorants. It works by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.
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Hydrocodone Combination Products
Hydrocodone is available in combination with other ingredients, and different combination products are prescribed for different uses. Some hydrocodone combination products are used to relieve moderate-to-severe pain. Other hydrocodone combination products are used to relieve cough. Hydrocodone is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics and in a class of medications called antitussives. Hydrocodone relieves pain by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. Hydrocodone relieves cough by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing. You will take hydrocodone in combination with at least one other medication, but this monograph only provides information about hydrocodone. Be sure to read information about the other ingredients in the hydrocodone product you are taking. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
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Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine is used to relieve nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. It is also used to temporarily relieve sinus congestion and pressure. Pseudoephedrine will relieve symptoms but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery. Pseudoephedrine is in a class of medications called nasal decongestants. It works by causing narrowing of the blood vessels in the nasal passages.
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