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Codeine
Classification
Antipyretics/ non opioid analgesics /opioid analgesics
Dose
300 mg/ 30mg
Route
PO
Time/frequency
Every 6 hrs. PRN for pain
Onset
0.5-1 hour 30-45 minutes
Duration
3-8 hours 4 hours
For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions N/A Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
A: Hypersensitivity. Use cautiously in pts w/ malnutrition. Interacts w/ hepatotoxic substances and NSAIDs. Do not give more than 4 g of acetaminophen in 24 hours. C: Contraindicated in hypersensitivity. Use cautiously in head trauma, increased intracranial pressure, Severe renal, hepatic, or pulmonary disease, hypothyroidism, Adrenal insufficiency.
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically)
NSAIDS, increased sedative effect with other CNS depressants.