noun
- Plural of hydrocodone; a prescription opioid pain medication often combined with acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical; controlled substance in most jurisdictions; commonly abbreviated as 'hydro' in informal contexts
Examples
- The doctor prescribed hydrocodones to manage the patient's post-surgical pain.
- Hydrocodones are among the most commonly prescribed opioids in the United States.
- The pharmacy filled the prescription for hydrocodones with a warning label about drowsiness.
- Misuse of hydrocodones can lead to addiction and serious health complications.
- Patients taking hydrocodones should avoid operating heavy machinery.