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Codeine |
| Description |
Codeine is an opiate agonist used by itself or in combination with acetaminophen or similar products for the management of mild pain. It is also used as a cough suppressant and an antidiarrheal agent. Plasma protein binding is 7 to 25%. |
| Therapeutic Low |
0.1000 |
| Therapeutic High |
0.2300 |
| Units |
ug/mL |
| Specimen |
P |
| Half Life Low |
2.00 |
| Half Life High |
4.00 |
| VOD Low |
3.50 |
| VOD High |
0.00 |
| Toxic Level |
0.500 |
| Lethal Level |
0.000 |
| Plasma to Whole Blood ratio |
0.00 |
| Warnings |
While deaths attributed directly to codeine are rare, deaths are prevalent when used in combination with alcohol and/or other drugs. Codeine may be habit-forming and may impair mental and/or physical abilities to perform potentially hazardous tasks such as driving, flying, etc. Warnings - may impair mental and/or physical ability required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks (e.g., driving, operating heavy machinery). |