Codeine Flashcards
1
Q
codeine classification
A
naturally occurring opioid
2
Q
pharmokinetics
A
Codeine - metabolised liver - morphine
3
Q
Contraindications and side effects
A
nausea
hypotension
uticaria/pruitis
4
Q
dose
A
30-60mg 4-6 hourly
maximum 240mg in 24 hours
5
Q
indications and uses
A
mild to moderate pain
post op pain
6
Q
principle interactions
A
4A
alcohol
antihistamines
anxiolytics and hypontics
antipschotics
7
Q
preparations
A
cocodamol= paracetamol/ codeine
codyramol= paracetamol/dyhyrocodeine
8
Q
what is NNT
A
analgesic efficacy
9
Q
what do more effective drugs have a lower NNT of what
A
just over 2
10
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