Definition of codeine
: a morphine derivative C18H21NO3·H2O that is found in opium, is weaker in action than morphine, and is used especially as an analgesic and antitussive
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The results from NMS Labs show Clark tested positive for ethanol (0.09 percent), cannabinoids, codeine, alprazolam, etizolam, nicotine, hydrocodone and promethazine in his blood.
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The county’s autopsy also said Clark was legally drunk and had traces of marijuana, cocaine and codeine in his system when he was shot, but the report said the toxicology findings are not directly relevant to the fatal shooting.
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Between March 2017 and March 2018, four undercover agents purchased opioid prescriptions for hydrocodone, Xanax and Promethazine mixed with codeine syrup, according to United States Attorney McGregor W. Scott.
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Both died from codeine overdoses after years of glorifying its use in songs.
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The cough that ensued was modestly ameliorated by pretreatment with escalating doses of codeine.
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Opioids include drugs such as heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, and codeine.
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The result was a rapid increase in the number of prescriptions for opioids, which which include pain medications such as oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine, morphine and others.
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Daryl Irvon McPherson, 25, of Cleveland, faced misdemeanors for possession of marijuana and codeine, while Dominic Kevin Spigner, 26, of Smyrna, Ga., faces a misdemeanor charge for possession of Xanax, media outlets report.
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Origin and Etymology of codeine
French codéine, from Greek kōdeia poppyhead
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Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of codeine
: a morphine derivative that is found in opium, is weaker in action than morphine, and is used chiefly in the form of its sulfate (C18H21NO3)2·H2SO4 or phosphate C18H21NO3·H3PO4 especially as a pain reliever and cough suppressant
- Although codeine is potentially addicting, it rarely causes physical dependence when taken orally for a short time.
- —Consumer Reports, February l983
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