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Codeine (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Codeine (codeine systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: antitussives, Opioids (narcotic analgesics) and is used to treat Chronic Pain, Cough, Diarrhea and Pain.

US matches:

Scheme

BAN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

R05DA04

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000076-57-3

Chemical Formula

C18-H21-N-O3

Molecular Weight

299

Therapeutic Categories

Cough suppressant

Opioid analgesic

Chemical Name

7,8-Didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-metoxy-17-metylmorphinan-6-ol (BAN)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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