Drug Name:Codeine
Drug Class:Opioid Analgesic
Mechanism of Action:Binds to mu-opioid receptors in the CNS, producing analgesia, sedation, and euphoria
Use:
  • Mild to moderate pain relief
  • Cough suppression
Side Effects:
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Respiratory depression
  • Hypotension
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to codeine
  • Respiratory depression
  • Acute or severe asthma
  • GI obstruction
Specialty:
  • Pain Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Respiratory Medicine