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Codeine

Codeine. the basics. The History. What is codeine?. Group of drugs narcotic pain medicines. Narcotics. Morphine and codeine natural narcotic compounds that are contained in opium Used in prescription medications to help reduce severe pain

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Codeine

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  1. Codeine the basics

  2. The History

  3. What is codeine? Group of drugs narcotic pain medicines

  4. Narcotics • Morphine and codeine • natural narcotic compounds that are contained in opium • Used in prescription medications to help reduce severe pain • Leads to dependence, loss of appetite, and drowsiness

  5. Street Names Streets Names • Empirin compound with codeine • Tylenol with codeine • Codeine in cough medicine Chemical Names • Methylmorphine

  6. Brontex • Capital and Codeine • Cheracol with Codeine Syrup • Robitussin A-C Syrup • Tussi-Organidin-S NR • Guituss AC Syrup • HaNew Riversin AC Common Brand Names Often combined with other acetaminophen, aspirin, and other cold and cough medicines

  7. Schedule Ratings • Taken by itself: Schedule II • In combination with aspirin or acetaminophen: Schedule III - V, depending on formula

  8. The Purpose

  9. Forms of Use • Tablet • Capsule • Liquid by mouth

  10. Common Uses of Codeine • Found in many cough medicines • Can be used to reduce coughing • Will treat cause but not speed recovery • Can be given to assist with severe pain

  11. Codeine Addiction • Highly addictive • Prolonged use (2-3 weeks) • Activates body reward system • Promise of reward  intense craving  addiction • Activates physiological and psychological addiction

  12. Effects of Codeine

  13. Physiological Effects • Induces an "opioid analgesia” – or painkiller • Alters perception of pain at spinal cord and brain • Stimulating because they block inhibitory neurotransmitters • Alters nervous system functioning

  14. Psychological Effects • Strong psychological effects • Treats pain by altering the way that body senses pain • Reduces coughing by decreasing activity in part of the brain that causes coughing • Stops production of endorphins • After taking, person may have trouble relaxing or sleeping • Codeine abusers will just "not feel good" psychologically as the brain readjusts to producing its own endorphins • Opiate induced euphoria

  15. Possible Side Effects • Dizziness • Lightheadedness • Drowsiness • Mood changed • Nausea • Vomiting • Constipation • Stomach Pain • Difficulty urinating *Some symptoms can be very serious, so if experienced, call doctor immediately

  16. Questions?

  17. Works Cited • ”Codeine.” Drugs Information Online. 2009. 25 Oct. 2009. <http://www.drugs.com/codeine.html>. • “Codeine Addictions, Effects and Treatments.” Addiction Search. 2009. 25 Oct. 2009 <http://www.addictionsearch.com/treatment_articles/article/codeine-addiction-effects-and-treatment_46.html>. • “Codeine.” Medline Plus. 2009. 25 Oct. 2009. <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682065.html> • “Medications and Drugs.” Medicine Net. 2009. 25 Oct 2009. <http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=44745> • “Codeine Facts.” The Vaults of Erowid. 2009. 25 Oct. 2009. <http://www.erowid.org/pharms/codeine/codeine_faq.shtml>.

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