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Codeine

MESHD003061

An opioid analgesic related to MORPHINE but with less potent analgesic properties and mild sedative effects. It also acts centrally to suppress cough.

Synonyms

  • N-Methylmorphine
  • N Methylmorphine
  • Morphinan-6-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5alpha,6alpha)-
  • Isocodeine
  • Codeine Phosphate
  • Ardinex

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:27:57.172Z