vantrela er

How long does Hydrocodone Bitartrate stay in your body?

The elimination half-life of hydrocodone bitartrate is about 3.8 hours (3.8 ± 0.3 hours) — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. Hydrocodone is converted by the liver (via CYP2D6) to an active metabolite, hydromorphone; this metabolic step is well established even though this particular label's pharmacokinetics section does not name hydromorphone. The 3.8-hour value comes from a small study (five adult male subjects); clearance and half-life can be prolonged in people with impaired liver or kidney function, in older adults, and can vary with CYP2D6 metabolizer status.

This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: DailyMed — Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen (tablet), Clinical Pharmacology / Pharmacokinetics.

Frequently asked questions

What does Vantrela ER treat?

Vantrela ER (Hydrocodone Bitartrate) may be used to treat cough, obstructive lung diseases, postoperative pain, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Vantrela ER work?

Vantrela ER is a opioid agonist. Opioid agonists bind opioid receptors (mainly mu receptors) on nerves in the brain and spinal cord, dampening the release of pain-signaling chemicals so fewer pain messages reach the brain, which relieves moderate to severe pain.

How much does Vantrela ER cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $239.83 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Vantrela ER?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Vantrela ER. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Vantrela ER?

Vantrela ER is marketed by Teva Branded Pharm. You can see Teva Branded Pharm's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Vantrela ER a brand-name or generic drug?

Vantrela ER is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Hydrocodone Bitartrate.

Is Vantrela ER available over the counter?

No. Vantrela ER is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Vantrela ER come in?

Vantrela ER is currently marketed as tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Vantrela ER?

Vantrela ER is classified as opioid agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Vantrela ER FDA-registered?

Vantrela ER is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA207975. You can verify this on its official FDA label.