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CODEINE Flashcards

1
Q

Drug class

A

opiates

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How does it work?

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  1. it is metabolised by the liver to morphine
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Indications

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  1. pain

- mild to mod

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Contra-indications (2)

A
  1. reap disease

2. epilepsy

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5
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In whom should the dose be reduced in? (3)

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  1. elderly
  2. renal impairment
  3. hepatic impairment
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Side effects (4)

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  1. GI
  • nausea
  • constipation
  1. head
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  1. neurological
    - depression
  2. resp
    - depression
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7
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Why should you not give codeine IV?

A

causes severe anaphylactic reactions

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Interactions (2)

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  1. other sedating drugs
  • antipsychotics
  • tricyclic antidepressants
  • benzodiazepines
  1. tramadol
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9
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Elimination

A

urine

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