Codeine Phosphate (Codeine)

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Brand Name: Codeine Phosphate

Generic Name: Codeine

Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 30mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 900.00

Retail Price: @ KES 12.00

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Class: Opiod Analgesics (Musculoskeletal agents)

Mechanism of Action:

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Synonym: Morphine Methyl Ether

Molecular Formulae: C18H21NO3.H2O = 317.4

Precautions: Respiratory depression. increased intracranial pressure. caution in hepatic or renal insufficiency, myasthenia gravis.abdominal distension.

Indications/Uses: Unproductive cough relief, mild to moderate pain; 15-60mg upto 6 times a day.

Interactions: Alcohol effects enhanced.

Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. drowsiness. constipation.

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