Dihydrocodeine Pharmacology

Dihydrocodeine

About Dihydrocodeine
Antitussive, Semisynthetic opoid analgesic
Mechanism of Action of Dihydrocodeine
It binds to opiate receptors in the CNS resulting in inhibition of ascending pain pathways, altering the perception of and response to pain and causing cough suppression by direct central action in the medulla
Pharmacokinets of Dihydrocodeine
Absorption: Absorbed after oral and parenteral administration
Distribution: Widely distributed to the body
Metabolism: Metabolised in the liver
Excretion: Excreted through urine
Onset of Action for Dihydrocodeine
10 to 30 mts
Duration of Action for Dihydrocodeine
4 to 6 hrs
Half Life of Dihydrocodeine
4 hrs
Side Effects of Dihydrocodeine
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Constipation
4.Drowsiness
5.Confusion
6.Sweating
7.Hypothermia
8.Restlessness
Contra-indications of Dihydrocodeine
1.Respiratory failure
2.Bronchospasm
3.Productive cough
4.Hepatic failure
5.Acute alcoholism
6.Convulsive disorders
7.Hypersensitivity
Special Precautions while taking Dihydrocodeine
1.Hypothyroidism
2.Adrenocortical insufficiency
3.Asthma
4.Impaired renal or hepatic function
5.Hypotension
6.Inflammatory or obstructive bowel disorders
7.Myasthenia gravis
8.Physical and psychological dependence
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Dihydrocodeine
1.Cough
2.Moderate to severe pain
3.Diarrhoea
Interactions for Dihydrocodeine
Alcohol, Anaesthetics, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics, Tricyclic antidepressants, Antipsychotics: Enhanced depressant effects
Typical Dosage for Dihydrocodeine
N/A
Schedule of Dihydrocodeine
N/A
Storage Requirements for Dihydrocodeine
Store below 40 degree C in a well closed container. Protect from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Dihydrocodeine
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Dihydrocodeine
N/A

Home Delivery for Dihydrocodeine in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for dihydrocodeine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for dihydrocodeine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take dihydrocodeine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for dihydrocodeine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for dihydrocodeine with the pharmacy.

Dihydrocodeine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for dihydrocodeine might be better known than dihydrocodeine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have dihydrocodeine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for dihydrocodeine.