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Podcast: Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Episode: Codeine Pharmacology
Description: On this episode, I discuss codeine pharmacology and practical clinical practice pearls.
Codeine is metabolized by CYP2D6 to the active metabolite morphine. I discuss how this can be affected by genetics as well as other medications.
Constipation is a problem with codeine and all opioids in general. Education and making a plan with patients to combat this side effect is important.
Codeine is less potent than other opioids such as fentanyl, hydromorphone, and hydrocodone.
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