Mechanism of action
Codeine is a narcotic pain reliever (analgesic). It depresses cough centre but as 1/3 potent as morphine. Its precise mechanism of pain relief is not clearly understood.
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Codeine is an opioid cough suppressant (antitussive) that affects a certain part of the brain, reducing the urge to cough. Opioid cough suppressants should not be used by children younger than 18 years.Codeine is also used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). This…
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