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Dihydrocodeine: Difference between revisions
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>Keys Article stated that dihydrocodeine (dhc) has the same potency as codeine although the general consensus is that dihydrocodeine is considered twice as strong/potent/analgesic as codeine. |
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Dihydrocodeine is available as tablets, solutions, elixirs, and other oral forms. In some countries, the drug is available as an injectable solution for deep subcutaneous and intra-muscular administration. As with codeine, intravenous administration should be avoided as it could result in anaphylaxis and dangerous pulmonary edema. Dihydrocodeine is available in suppository form on prescription.{{citation needed}} | Dihydrocodeine is available as tablets, solutions, elixirs, and other oral forms. In some countries, the drug is available as an injectable solution for deep subcutaneous and intra-muscular administration. As with codeine, intravenous administration should be avoided as it could result in anaphylaxis and dangerous pulmonary edema. Dihydrocodeine is available in suppository form on prescription.{{citation needed}} | ||
Dihydrocodeine is used as an alternative or adjunct to [[codeine]] and is similar in chemical structure. Dihydrocodeine is | Dihydrocodeine is used as an alternative or adjunct to [[codeine]] and is similar in chemical structure. Dihydrocodeine is generally considered to have up to twice as strong analgesic effects as codeine.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((Leppert W. Dihydrocodeine as an opioid analgesic for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain. Curr Drug Metab. 2010 Jul;11(6):494-506. doi: 10.2174/138920010791636211. PMID: 20540693.}}</ref> | ||
==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||