Abnormal white matter within brain structural networks is associated with high-impulse behaviour in codeine-containing cough syrup dependent users
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DOI: 10.1007/s00406-020-01111-4
Abstract: Codeine-containing cough syrup (CCS) is considered as one of the most popular drug of dependence among adolescents because of its inexpensiveness and easy availability. However, its relationship with neurobiological effects remains sparsely explored. Herein, we… read more here.
Keywords: codeine containing; high impulse; structural networks; containing cough ... See more keywords
Pharmacists’ views on the upscheduling of codeine-containing analgesics to ‘prescription only’ medicines in Australia
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-019-00804-8
Abstract: Background Codeine is the most commonly used opioid worldwide, and is available over-the-counter (OTC) in many countries. There is continual debate regarding the risk:benefit profile for OTC codeine. In Australia, codeine containing analgesics became ‘prescription… read more here.
Keywords: codeine; codeine upscheduling; codeine containing; community pharmacists ... See more keywords
Reduced gastrointestinal-related hospitalisation costs following rescheduling of over-the-counter codeine-containing compound analgesics in Australia: results of a single hospital audit in South Australia.
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.16080
Abstract: BACKGROUND Codeine containing compound analgesics (CCCA) are associated with dependence, and when taken in excess, significant risks of harm. A previous audit showed significant costs related to admissions for gastrointestinal complications of CCCA. Based on… read more here.
Keywords: compound analgesics; group; hospital; codeine containing ... See more keywords