Df 118 (Dihydrocodiene)

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Brand Name: Df 118

Generic Name: Dihydrocodiene

Manufacturer/Agent: Glaxosmithkline Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 30mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 5,758.50

Retail Price: @ KES 76.78

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Class: Opiod Analgesics (Musculoskeletal agents)

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Molecular Formulae: C18H23NO3.C4H6O6 = 451.5

Precautions: Respiratory depression. raised intracranial pressure. pregnancy. caution in hypothyroidism, renal or hepatic insufficiency or myasthenia gravis.

Indications/Uses: Moderate to severe pain of visceral origin; 30mg qid.

Interactions: Increased toxicity with cns depressants

Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. constipation. drowsiness. dependence. itching.

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