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Dihydrokodein

Dihydrocodeine is a semi-synthetic morphinan opioid analgesic prescribed for pain, or as an antitussive (either alone or compounded with paracetamol or aspirin). It was developed in Germany in 1908 and first marketed in 1911.

Dihydrokodein molecular structure
Dihydrokodein molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.

Classification

  • Chemical: Medicine
  • Chemical: Morphinan
  • Chemical: Opioid
  • Psychoactive: Depressant
  • Tag: substituted morphinan

Effects

  • Sedation
  • Motor Impairment
  • Respiratory Depression
  • Constipation
  • Pupil Constriction
  • Itchiness
  • Reduced Anxiety
  • Euphoria
  • Anxiety Suppression
  • Mood Lift
  • Cognitive Euphoria
  • Dizziness
  • Dulled Perception
  • Increased Music Appreciation
  • Internal Hallucination
  • Cognitive Dysphoria
  • Decreased Libido
  • Sound Amplification

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

  • Threshold: 20 mg
  • Heavy: 200 mg
  • Common: 100-150 mg
  • Light: 50-100 mg
  • Strong: 150-200 mg

Duration

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Harm Reduction

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Dihydrocodeine - DrugsPRO substansguide

Dihydrocodeine: Dihydrocodeine is a semi-synthetic morphinan opioid analgesic prescribed for pain, or as an antitussive (either alone or compounded with paracetamol or aspirin). It was developed in Germany in 1908 and first marketed in 1911.

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