Codeine

After a survey, it is confirmed that one in every five people experienced chronic or long-term pain while 1 in 10 inhabitants are experiencing less or moderate one and, it’s not shocking that painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are part of every person medical cupboard. But what accurately is the distinction between the two drugs, and is one more effective or helpful than the other? A common question many doctors and pharmacists are asked is can you take ibuprofen and paracetamol at…

These drugs block the feeling of pain and should only used under a doctor’s direct care. Some of these drugs include Codeine Fentanyl (Duragesic), Hydrocodone ( Vicodin), Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), Meperidine (Demerol), Morphine (MS Contin), Oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet, Percodan), and Tramadol (Ultram). These drugs are also addictive and some are illegal. Narcotics cause…

• Opiate pain medications (analgesics) may be used for short-term relief of disease flares and may include Codeine, Vicodin (hydromorphone-acetaminophen), or Percocet (hydrocodone-acetaminophen). • Urinary analgesics may also be helpful and include Pyridium (phenazopyridine) and Hiprex (methenamine). • Intravesical lidocaine – instillation of lidocaine with…

Drug abuse has been a problem from the foundation of the country. Opium and alcohol were some of the first substances that were used and abused in early American history. During the 1800s, developments in medicine led to the creation of morphine, codeine and cocaine. Initially, the drugs were unregulated and readily available. When it became clear that the drugs were a serious problem, regulations were developed and laws were made to help contain the problem. In 1906, regulations passed to…

Which is 22,000 people every year. Opioid painkillers (or also called narcotics), originate from the poppy plant and contain morphine and codeine. Prescription opioid drugs act on the same systems of your body as that of heroin and morphine, causing them to be prone to addiction (National Safety Council, NP). Narcotics are separated into different drug classes and schedules based on the effectiveness…

I worked as an ER nurse for several years. I saw plant use every night to treat something. In fact almost all medications we use today are plant derived. But the number one used plant is the Opium Poppy. We know it mainly as morphine and codeine. Opium Poppy has been used as far back as ten thousand years ago. The noted use of "Milk of Poppy" is very common in all historical data. It originated on the western side of the Mediterranean, but is now grown all over the world. The poppy plant…

Imagine a child who experiences hundreds of epileptic seizures a day whose only wish is to go to school and learn like everyone else. A grandfather whose hands shake uncontrollably from Parkinson’s disease as he tries to play catch with his grandson in the backyard. Although Cannabis can treat these symptoms, it is currently listed as as Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substance Act, therefore, it is considered illegal. Cannabis should be reclassified as a Schedule II drug because it will…

According to Burns & Boyer (2013), dextromethorphan is similar to ketamine and phencyclidine, dextromethorphan have similar “antitussive effects” like codeine but does not “possess analgesic or addictive properties”. Dextromethorphan reaches highest level of serum concentrations after two and half hours after taking it. The major metabolite of dextromethorphan metabolites and less than 0.1 percent of the…

Pregnancy and breastfeeding There is a possible increased risk of antimuscarinic side effects including dry mouth, blurred vision and constipation etc. if Buscopan is taken with other drugs that may cause these effects such as amantadine, triprolidine, codeine, disopyramide & Nefopam, just to name a…

This literature review examined the existing literature on opioid dependence treatment options. There is not one single way to treat opioid dependence, an array of treatment options needs to be available for individuals with opioid dependence. For this reason much of the research indicates that several modes of treatment should be used with opioid dependent individuals, these include: crisis intervention, detox services, agonist maintenance, relapse prevention education and psycho-social…