Morphin
Morphin Brand names, Morphin Analogs
Morphin Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Morphin Chemical_Formula
C18H21NO3
Morphin RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/codphos.htm
Morphin fda sheet
Morphin msds (material safety sheet)
Morphin Synthesis Reference
Goto, Yamamoto, Proc. Japan Acad. 30, 769 (1954)
Morphin Molecular Weight
299.364 g/mol
Morphin Melting Point
154 - 156 oC
Morphin H2O Solubility
<0.1 g/100 mL
Morphin State
solid
Morphin LogP
1.809
Morphin Dosage Forms
Oral solution; Tablet
Morphin Indication
For treatment and management of pain (Systemic), also used as an Antidiarrheal and as a cough suppressant.
Morphin Pharmacology
Codeine, an opiate agonist in the CNS, is similar to other phenanthrene derivatives such as morphine. Codeine, in combination with guaifenesin or iodinated glycerol, is used as a cough suppressant and, as a single agent or in combination with acetaminophen or other products, is used for pain control and as an antidiarrheal agent.
Morphin Absorption
well absorbed
Morphin side effects and Toxicity
Respiratory depression, sedation and miosis and common symptoms of overdose. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, skeletal muscle flaccidity, bradycardia, hypotension, and cool, clammy skin. Apnea and death may ensue
Morphin Patient Information
Codeine may impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks, s.c. as driving a car or operating machinery. Codeine in combination with other narcotic analgesics, phenothiazines, sedative hypnotics, and alcohol has additive depressant effects.
Morphin Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
