Norcodine, N-Methyl
Brand names,
Norcodine, N-Methyl
Analogs
Norcodine, N-Methyl
Brand Names Mixture
Norcodine, N-Methyl
Chemical_Formula
C18H21NO3
Norcodine, N-Methyl
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/codphos.htm
Norcodine, N-Methyl
fda sheet
Norcodine, N-Methyl
msds (material safety sheet)
Norcodine, N-Methyl
Synthesis Reference
Goto, Yamamoto, Proc. Japan Acad. 30, 769 (1954)
Norcodine, N-Methyl
Molecular Weight
299.364 g/mol
Norcodine, N-Methyl
Melting Point
154 - 156 oC
Norcodine, N-Methyl
H2O Solubility
<0.1 g/100 mL
Norcodine, N-Methyl
State
solid
Norcodine, N-Methyl
LogP
1.809
Norcodine, N-Methyl
Dosage Forms
Oral solution; Tablet
Norcodine, N-Methyl
Indication
For treatment and management of pain (Systemic), also used as an Antidiarrheal and as a cough suppressant.
Norcodine, N-Methyl
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.
Norcodine, N-Methyl
Absorption
well absorbed
Norcodine, N-Methyl
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
Norcodine, N-Methyl
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.
Norcodine, N-Methyl
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals