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Codeine

Codeine meaning

An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.

Example sentences (20)

He commended the Federal for banning codeine, adding that in Edo; the abuse of codeine and codeine-based drugs by students in secondary and tertiary institutions was rapidly increasing.

Since the codeine issue was brought to the fore, questions have been raised on why the Federal Government focused on the codeine ingredients alone, leaving numerous other drugs that are equally being abused in the country.

A shortage in codeine-hydrocodone class cough suppressants (all of which can be made from morphine in one or more steps, as well as from codeine or thebaine) was the initial reason for the research.

This is sometimes exploited in combination preparations, such as codeine mixed with acetaminophen or ibuprofen to enhance the action of codeine as a pain reliever.

On January 22, more than a month after his death, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office found that Juice Wrld died from taking too much oxycodone and codeine by accident.

Poppy seeds are derived from the poppy plant, and some seeds, as a result of harvesting, can contain levels of morphine and codeine that surpass the DOD's threshold for allowable amounts, the memo stated.

The Ireland-based pharmaceuticals company — which has a US hub in St. Louis — makes morphine, codeine and branded drugs such as Acthar Gel to treat multiple sclerosis.

According to the documents, a woman named Vanessa LeMaistre claims that she hung out with Metro at his recording studio in Los Angeles and said she allegedly saw the producer downing codeine.

After her condition didn't improve, doctors again prescribed her more Phenergan and codeine, an opioid now restricted from children under the age of 18.

Dr Mehdi also found a fatal level of codeine in Mr Perry’s body at the time of death.

Schedule III drugs are defined as having “a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence” and include Tylenol with codeine and ketamine.

She can only walk 50 yards before the pain stops her, so she's taking paracetamol and codeine tablets every day.

She is also accused of bringing codeine into the prison.

Bangladeshi drug dealers and addicts buy the codeine cough syrup from this shack, owned by an Indian national, said locals.

C. 268. He allegedly was found in possession of 89 pills of codeine as well as marijuana.

Included in the items which were apparently available for sale were highly-addictive painkillers and other medications, such as Codeine, Xanax and pregabalin.

The officer located a Glock 9 mm handgun under the driver’s seat, marijuana, 85 Alprazolam pills, codeine and a large amount of cash.

The project features the standout singles "Monster," "Fuck Up Some Commas," "Codeine Crazy," "My Savages" and more, and had production from Metro, Southside, TM88, DJ Spinz, Nard and B and others.

According to the chairman, the night operation was carried out around Afrika Shrine where sales of hard drugs like Tramadol, codeine, ‘skunk,’ weed, illegal mixed liquor and assorted foods take place.

He said: 'Throughout the period she was working on the ward she wasn't aware of codeine being dispensed to any patient.