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Codeine

Antitussive

Mechanism of action

Codeine is a narcotic pain reliever (analgesic). It depresses cough centre but as 1/3 potent as morphine. Its precise mechanism of pain relief is not clearly understood.
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Mechanism of action

Codeine is a narcotic pain reliever (analgesic). It depresses cough centre but as 1/3 potent as morphine. Its precise mechanism of pain relief is not clearly understood.
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