[(4R,4aS,7aR,12bS)-9-methoxy-3-methyl-2,4,4a,5,7a,13-hexahydro-1H-4,12-methanobenzofuro[3,2-e]isoquinolin-7-yl] benzoate
Benzhydrocodone is a benzylic prodrug of hydrocodone. It was developed in an effort to reduce parenteral bioavailability of the active metabolite as a deterrent to abuse. Benzhydrocodone is indicated for use in the short-term management of pain. It was first approved by the FDA in February 2018 in combination with [acetaminophen] under the trade name Apadaz, marketed by KVK Tech and developed by KemPharm.