Thursday 20 September 2007

Systematic (IUPAC) name


Codeine

Systematic (IUPAC) name



7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-
3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-ol

Identifiers
CAS number 76-57-3
ATC code R05DA04 N02AA59
PubChem 5284371
DrugBank APRD00120
Chemical data
Formula C18H21NO3
Mol. mass 299.364 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability ~90% Oral
Metabolism ?
Half life 2.5 - 3 hours
Excretion ?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status

Controlled (S8)(AU) Schedule I(CA) Class B(UK) Schedule II(US)


Routes oral, intra-rectally, SC, IM

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