codeine

Codeine brand name
Evacode

Use of codeine drug
Pain relief, cough treatment

Pharmaceutical forms of codeine
Tablets, syrups, injections

Codeine Pharmacological Information
Codeine is an opioid drug that is used to treat mild to moderate pain. Codeine is useful when other pain relievers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen have not been effective.

This pain reliever works by binding to certain small areas in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) called opioid receptors. This leads to a reduction in your pain sensation and reaction to pain.

This medicine is also used in the treatment of cough.

Codeine is also found in a number of combination medications. For example, codeine combined with paracetamol creates a medicinal pain reliever called acetaminophen codeine.

Amount and method of taking codeine medicine
Before starting treatment with codeine, carefully read the medicine leaflet inside the package. This leaflet will help you get comprehensive information about the drug and learn about its possible side effects. Also, if you have any questions regarding its use, consult your doctor.
The dose and amount of codeine varies from person to person. Therefore, use the medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor and avoid arbitrarily increasing or decreasing the amount and duration of use.
This medicine should not be taken more than prescribed by the doctor.
If you forget a dose of codeine medicine, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and if you remember close to the time of taking the next dose, avoid taking the missed dose and continue taking the medicine according to the specified schedule. Never double the dose.
Avoid sudden and arbitrary discontinuation of codeine medication. It may be necessary to gradually stop this medication.
If your condition does not improve after a few weeks of taking codeine medicine, avoid arbitrarily increasing the use of the medicine and consult your doctor.
Take codeine tablets preferably after meals with some water to avoid nausea.
Codeine drug contraindications
Pay attention to the expiration date of the codeine drug and if the drug in your hand has expired, do not use it.
Never prescribe codeine to another person, even with the same symptoms as you.
If you have a special condition or disease, inform your doctor before prescribing codeine. Especially if you have the following conditions:

Allergy to this drug or other drugs and substances
pregnancy
breastfeeding
CNS depression
epilepsy
History of severe head injury
Increased intracranial pressure
Space-occupying lesions of the skull
shock
Breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD))
Abnormal heart rhythm
low blood pressure
Edison
Liver problems
kidney problems
Thyroid gland problems
Thyroid gland problems
Adrenal gland problems
Bile duct problems or gallstones
myasthenia gravis
Prostate problems or any problems with urination
Inflammatory bowel problems
diarrhea
constipation
Drug or alcohol addiction
Warnings and special precautions while taking codeine medicine
Avoid drinking alcohol during treatment with codeine.
If you are going to have surgery or dental treatment, inform your doctor about the use of codeine.
During treatment with this medicine, be careful when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position.
This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so avoid driving and working with machines.
Codeine drug interactions
Drug interactions may change the action and effect of drugs or increase the risk of their side effects. Therefore, to take this medicine, share the list of all the medicines you are taking, both prescription and non-prescription drugs (herbal, supplements, etc.) with the orthopedic doctor.

Among the drugs that interact with codeine, are:

Sleep or anxiety medications (such as lorazepam, diazepam, zolpidem)
Antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine, cetirizine)
Painkillers and analgesics
Muscle relaxants
Medicines used to treat seizures (eg, carbamazepine, phenytoin)
azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole)
Macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin)
Rifampins (such as rifabutin)
Ritonavir
Naltrexone
Side effects of codeine
All medications may cause side effects. But many consumers also do not show any kind of complications. Some of the side effects disappear after a short time of taking the medicine. If you experience any of the following side effects after taking codeine, consult your doctor.

Among the side effects of codeine are:

dizziness
Drowsiness
Sweating
dry mouth
nausea
Vomit
constipation
Abdominal pain (may be caused by spasm of the bile ducts)
Drug poisoning with codeine drug (overuse of codeine drug)

Do not take codeine medicine more than the dose prescribed by the doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and has symptoms such as the following, call 911 immediately:

Drowsiness
dizziness
Respiratory problems
Loss of consciousness
nausea
Vomit
Codeine drug storage conditions
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children
Keep the medicine in a dry and cool place away from heat and direct light.