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Details

Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Molecular Formula C25H25NO4
Molecular Weight 403.4703
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED
Defined Stereocenters 4 / 4
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of BENZHYDROCODONE

SMILES

[H][C@@]12OC3=C(OC)C=CC4=C3[C@@]15CCN(C)[C@]([H])(C4)[C@]5([H])CC=C2OC(=O)C6=CC=CC=C6

InChI

InChIKey=VPMRSLWWUXNYRY-PJCFOSJUSA-N
InChI=1S/C25H25NO4/c1-26-13-12-25-17-9-11-20(29-24(27)15-6-4-3-5-7-15)23(25)30-22-19(28-2)10-8-16(21(22)25)14-18(17)26/h3-8,10-11,17-18,23H,9,12-14H2,1-2H3/t17-,18+,23-,25-/m0/s1

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C25H25NO4
Molecular Weight 403.4703
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 4 / 4
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED

Description

Benzhydrocodone is a prodrug of hydrocodone. Benzhydrocodone is formed by covalently bonding hydrocodone to benzoic acid. Benzhydrocodone itself is not pharmacologically active, but must be metabolized to hydrocodone by enzymes in the intestinal tract to optimally deliver its pharmacologic effects. Hydrocodone is a full agonist of the opioid receptors with a higher affinity for the mu-opioid receptor. Upon binding, hydrocodone produces an analgesic effect with no ceiling. APADAZ a combination of benzhydrocodone and acetaminophen is FDA approved and indicated for the short-term (no more than 14 days) management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. APADAZ, even when taken as recommended, can result in addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death.

CNS Activity

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
ZOHYDRO ER
Primary
APADAZ

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
13 ng/mL
15 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
10.1 ng/mL
15 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
23.6 ng/mL
10 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
16.04 ng/mL
6.12 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
19.18 ng/mL
6.12 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
33.95 ng/mL
12.24 mg 6 times / day multiple, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
62.79 ng/mL
12.24 mg 6 times / day multiple, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
208 ng/mL
73.44 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
9.4 ng/mL
6.12 mg single, nasal
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
27 ng/mL
24.48 mg single, nasal
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
25.6 ng/mL
12.24 mg single, nasal
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
40.4 ng/mL
12.24 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
34.7 ng/mL
12.24 mg single, nasal
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
269 ng × h/mL
15 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
155 ng × h/mL
15 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
130.91 ng × h/mL
6.12 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
125.73 ng × h/mL
6.12 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
92.94 ng × h/mL
12.24 mg 6 times / day multiple, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
195.07 ng × h/mL
12.24 mg 6 times / day multiple, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
1272 ng × h/mL
73.44 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
194.7 ng × h/mL
12.24 mg single, nasal
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
252.7 ng × h/mL
12.24 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
278.3 ng × h/mL
12.24 mg single, nasal
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
10.5 h
15 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
10.2 h
15 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
4 h
10 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
4.51 h
6.12 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
4.33 h
6.12 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
4.45 h
12.24 mg 6 times / day multiple, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
4.87 h
12.24 mg 6 times / day multiple, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
5 h
73.44 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens
5.29 h
12.24 mg single, nasal
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens

Funbound

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
55%
10 mg single, oral
HYDROCODONE plasma
Homo sapiens

Doses

AEs

Overview

OverviewOther

Other InhibitorOther SubstrateOther Inducer


Drug as victim

Tox targets

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
APADAZ Immediate-release tablets: 6.12 mg benzhydrocodone (equivalent to 6.67 mg benzhydrocodone hydrochloride) and 325 mg acetaminophen. Initiate treatment with APADAZ at 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. Dosage should not exceed 12 tablets in a 24­ hour period.
Route of Administration: Oral
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
75MS0AAZ9I
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version