Mitoxantrone Hydrochloride and Vicodin

• Generic Name: mitoxantrone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Novantrone

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

A component of various chemotherapy regimens for remission induction in acute myeloid (myelogenous, nonlymphocytic) leukemia (AML, ANLL). AML includes acute promyelocytic, monocytic, myelomonocytic, megakaryoblastic, and erythroid leukemias.

Used in combination with other antineoplastic agents in consolidation therapy regimens following induction of complete remission.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Hycet, Lorcet, Lortab 10/325, Lortab 5/325, Lortab 75/325, Lortab Elixir, Norco, Verdrocet, Vicodin, Xodol, Anexsia, Dolorex Forte, Liquicet, Lortab, Maxidone, Polygesic, Stagesic, Zamicet, Zydone, Zyfrel

Vicodin contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.

Vicodin tablets are used for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.

Vicodin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.