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Domestic Abuse of Codeine: A Case Study of Non-Medical Use Leading to Fatal Outcome [PDF]

open access: yesToxics
Codeine, an opioid analgesic present in many over-the-counter (OTC) formulations, is frequently misused through non-medical extraction techniques such as cold water extraction (CWE).
Karolina Mrochem   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources

A clinical tool for reducing central nervous system depression among neonates exposed to codeine through breast milk. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2013
Neonates are commonly exposed to maternal codeine through breast milk. Central Nervous System (CNS) depression has been reported in up to 24% of nurslings following codeine exposure.
Lauren E Kelly   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Trends and characteristics of accidental and intentional codeine overdose deaths in Australia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Examines trends in codeine-related mortality rates in Australia, and the clinical and toxicological characteristics of codeine-related deaths. Abstract Objectives: To examine trends in codeine-related mortality rates in Australia, and the clinical and ...
Amanda Roxburgh   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Thiol-reactive analogues of galanthamine, codeine and morphine as potential probes to interrogate allosteric binding within nAChRs [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Alkaloids including galanthamine (1) and codeine (2) are reported to be positive allosteric modulators of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) but the binding sites responsible for this activity are not known with certainty.
Balle, Thomas   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Opium trade and use during the Late Bronze Age: Organic residue analysis of ceramic vessels from the burials of Tel Yehud, Israel

open access: yesArchaeometry, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract Organic residue analysis was conducted on various vessels from burials at Tel Yehud, Israel. The analyses led to new reliable evidence for the presence of opioid alkaloids and their decomposition products. This research revitalizes a decades‐old discussion on the presence and function of the opium trade across a cultural region of utmost ...
Vanessa Linares   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatial clustering of codeine use and its association with depression: a geospatial analysis of nationally representative South African data

open access: yesJournal of Affective Disorders Reports, 2022
Background: There is an alarming trend in sub-Saharan Africa in the use of codeine-containing pharmaceuticals, but its risk of common comorbidities, such as mental health, remains unquantified at a national-level. We investigated the relationship between
Princess Nyoni   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Single Site Population Study to Investigate CYP2D6 Phenotype of Patients with Persistent Non-Malignant Pain

open access: yesMedicina, 2019
Background and Objectives: Codeine requires biotransformation by the CYP2D6 enzyme, encoded by the polymorphic CYP2D6 gene, to morphine for therapeutic efficacy. CYP2D6 phenotypes of poor, intermediate, and ultra-rapid metabolisers are at risk of codeine
Helen Radford   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Testicular toxicity following chronic codeine administration is via oxidative DNA damage and up-regulation of NO/TNF-α and caspase 3 activities.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2020
BackgroundCodeine, a 3-methylmorphine, and other related opioids have been implicated in androgen suppression, although the associated mechanisms remain unclear.AimTherefore, the objective of the current study was to elucidate the in vivo molecular ...
Roland Akhigbe, Ayodeji Ajayi
doaj   +1 more source

Current evidence for a modulation of low back pain by human genetic variants [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
The manifestation of chronic back pain depends on structural, psychosocial, occupational and genetic influences. Heritability estimates for back pain range from 30% to 45%. Genetic influences are caused by genes affecting intervertebral disc degeneration
Aberle   +200 more
core   +1 more source

Codeine misuse and dependence in South Africa – learning from substance abuse treatment admissions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background. Misuse of prescription and over-the-counter codeine-containing products is a global public health issue. Objectives. To investigate the extent of treatment demand related to the misuse of codeine or codeine dependence in South Africa (SA) and
Burnhams, NH   +3 more
core   +4 more sources

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