CODEINE SULFATE

Peak

codeine sulfate

Hikma
NDAORALSOLUTION
Approved
Jun 2011
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100

Mechanism of Action

mu-opioid receptor, but with a much weaker affinity than morphine. The analgesic properties of codeine have been speculated to come from its conversion to morphine, although the exact mechanism of analgesic action remains unknown.

Indications (3)

mild to moderate painwhere treatment with an opioid is appropriatefor which alternative treatments are inadequate
Company
Hikma
Hikma
NJ - Berkeley Heights
External Resources
DailyMed
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