Codeine
Codeine
Codeine (/ˈkoʊdiːn/), also known as 3-methylmorphine, is an opioid used as a pain reliever, cough suppressant, and anti-diarrheal medication.
Pronunciation
The term "Codeine" is pronounced as "Koh-deen".
Etymology
The term "Codeine" is derived from the Greek word "kodeia", which means "poppy head". It was coined in 1832 by Pierre Robiquet, a French chemist who was one of the discoverers of the compound.
Usage
Codeine is used to treat mild to moderate pain and to relieve cough. It is also used to treat diarrhea and diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, although loperamide (which is available without a prescription for milder diarrhea), diphenoxylate, paregoric or even laudanum are more frequently used to treat severe diarrhea.
Related Terms
- Opioid: A class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine, and many others.
- Pain reliever: A medicine used to relieve pain.
- Cough suppressant: A medication that is used to suppress or relieve coughing.
- Anti-diarrheal: A drug that helps stop diarrhea.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Codeine
- Wikipedia's article - Codeine
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