Lorcet is a brand name for a combination medication that contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic, while acetaminophen is a non-opioid pain reliever and fever reducer. Lorcet is used to manage moderate to moderately severe pain.
Hydrocodone in Lorcet works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which helps to relieve pain. Acetaminophen, on the other hand, is thought to work by reducing the production of certain chemicals in the brain that cause pain and fever.