kodeinacodeine
Kodeinacodeine is not a widely recognized chemical substance in standard pharmacology references. The term appears to be a concatenation of the word "kodein" (codeine) used in several languages, and does not denote a distinct, approved compound in major chemical or pharmaceutical databases. In practice, the expression may be used informally to refer to codeine itself or to formulations that combine codeine with other agents.
In many markets, products containing codeine are opioid analgesics with antitussive properties. These preparations are often
Codeine, the underlying pharmacological agent in most such references, is a naturally occurring or semi-synthetic opioid
Pharmacokinetics and response to codeine show substantial interindividual variability. The conversion by the enzyme CYP2D6 varies
Regulatory status for codeine-containing products varies by country and over time. Many jurisdictions restrict sale without
See also: Codeine; Opioid analgesics; Drug regulation; Pharmacology.