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Definitions of codeine in various dictionaries:
noun - derivative of opium
noun - a narcotic alkaloid
CODEINE - Codeine is an opiate used to treat pain, as a cough medicine, and for diarrhea. It is typically used to treat mild to moderate degrees of pain. Great...
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| A Greek word for "poppy" gives us the name of this analgesic, an alkaloid of opium |
| Morphine & this analgesic & cough suppressant whose name means "poppy head" are derived from the opium poppy |
| Also called methylmorphine, this opium-derived drug is used in some cough medicines |
| This cough suppressant is an opium derivative |
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| An alkaloid narcotic, C18H21NO3, derived from opium or morphine and used as a cough suppressant, analgesic, and hypnotic. |
| a sleep-inducing and analgesic drug derived from morphine. |
| derivative of opium used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relive pain) |
| A sleep-inducing and analgesic drug derived from morphine. |
| a drug made from opium that is used to reduce pain |
| a drug which is used in medicine to block pain |
| Codeine description |
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| Codeine is an opiate used to treat pain, as a cough medicine, and for diarrhea. It is typically used to treat mild to moderate degrees of pain. Greater benefit may occur when combined with paracetamol (acetaminophen) or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin or ibuprofen. Evidence does not support its use for acute cough suppression in children or adults. In Europe it is not recommended as a cough medicine in those under twelve years of age. It is generally taken by mouth. It typically starts working after half an hour with maximum effect at two hours. The total duration of its effects last for about four to six hours.Common side effects include vomiting, constipation, itchiness, lightheadedness, and drowsiness. Serious side effects may include breathing difficulties and addiction. It is unclear if its use in pregnancy is safe. Care should be used during breastfeeding as it may result in opiate toxicity in the baby. Its use as of 2016 is not recommended in childr |
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| ANALGESIC |
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