Codeine is the most widely used, naturally occurring narcotic in medical treatment in the world. This alkaloid is found in opium in concentrations ranging from 0.7 to 2.5 percent. However, most narcotics used in the United States is produced from morphine. Codeine is also the starting material for the production of two other narcotics, dihydrocodeine and hydrocodone. Narcotics medically prescribed for the relief of moderate pain and cough suppression. Compared to morphine, codeine produces less analgesia, sedation, and respiratory depression, and is usually taken orally. It is made into tablets either alone (Schedule II) or in combination with aspirin or acetaminophen (i.e., Tylenol, Schedule III). As a cough suppressant, this drug is found in a number of liquid preparations (these products are in Schedule V). Codeine is also used to a lesser extent as an injectable solution for the treatment of pain. Narcotics products are diverted from legitimate sources and are encountered on the illicit market.
SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSE:
- Slow breathing
- Loss of consciousness
- Cold and clammy skin
- Small pupils
NarcoticsTuzistra XR® (as a combination product containing Chlorpheniramine
Tylenol # 3 overdose; Phenaphen Tylenol overdose … Acetaminophen .. is commonly sold under the name Tylenol #3.
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Overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication. This is for …
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