What is Codeine and it's Effects?
Codeine is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It is also taken, usually in combination with other medications, to suppress coughing. Codeine will help relieve symptoms but not treat the cause of symptoms or speed recovery.

Codeine belongs to a class of medications called opiate analgesics and to a class of medications called antitussives. When codeine is used to treat pain, it works by changing the way the body senses pain.

Codeine can be taken orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly and rectally. Codeine cannot be safely injected intravenous as it may result in pulmonary oedema, dangerous release of histamines, facial swelling and various cardiovascular effects. It cannot be snorted. Codeine free base can be smoked on aluminum foil, similar to smoking Heroin.

Overview:

Codeine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain medicines. Codeine is used to treat mild to moderately severe pain. Codeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Appearance:

Codeine appears as a dark liquid varying in thickness, capsules and tablet.

Street Names:

 T-three's (Tylenol #3 w/ codeine), schoolboy, cough syrup

Brand Names:

• Airacof
• Allfen
• Ambenyl
• Biotussin
• Brontex
• C Tussin
• Dex-Tuss
• Endotuss
• Endotuss
• Halotussin
• Maxiphen
• Nucotuss
• Phenaphen
• Robitussin
• Statuss
• Tussirex
• Vanacof
• Z Tuss
• Zodryl
• Zotex

Routes of Administration
Orally or intravenously

Short - Term Effects

• feeling dizzy or drowsy
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
• constipation
• sweating
• mild itching or rash
• slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, shallow breathing
• feeling like you might pass out
• confusion, agitation, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior
• feelings of extreme happiness or sadness
• seizure
• problems with urination

Long - Term Effects

• Constipation, stomach bleeding
• kidney and liver damage
• Skin nodules and itching
• nausea, hangover
• tiny pupils, blurred vision, poor night vision
• impair your ability to drive
• lowered heart rate, blood pressure and breathing
• disorientation, hallucinations
• convulsions, depression
• sexual dysfunctions
• agitation, tremors, and seizures

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