Codeine
Synonyms
Ardinex
Codeine Phosphate
Isocodeine
Morphinan-6-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5alpha,6alpha)-
N Methylmorphine
N-Methylmorphine
An opioid analgesic related to MORPHINE but with less potent analgesic properties and mild sedative effects. It also acts centrally to suppress cough.