Dihydrocodeine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Dihydrocodeine What Drug?

What is dihydrocodeine for?

Dihydrocodeine is a drug used for pain relief. This medication is an opioid painkiller, sometimes known as an opioid analgesic. Used to control and reduce moderate to severe pain. Dihydrocodeine acts on opioid receptors in the brain and inhibits pain.

In general, this drug is used to treat moderate to severe pain after surgery or injury or due to diseases, such as cancer. Benefits of this medication may include a feeling of pain relief or no pain (analgesic effect).

Below are typical uses of dihydrocodeine:

• cure moderate to severe pain
• cure serious illness due to long-term illness

On some occasions your doctor may prescribe this medication to treat conditions not listed above.

Dihydrocodeine dosage

How to use Dihydrocodein?

Dihydrocodeine is a tablet drug that must be taken directly by mouth, usually every four to six hours after a drug. The medicine must be swallowed whole with water. Dihydrocodeine prolonged healing tablets are designed to release dihydrocodeine more slowly into your body and do not need to be taken too often. Prolonged healing tablets are usually taken every twelve hours. The tablets should not be crushed or chewed and should be swallowed.

Dihydrocodeine is a drug that can be used as a deep or intramuscular skin injection, usually every four to six hours.

Dihydrocodeine is a drug that is also commonly used in combination with paracetamol. Use this medication for the prescribed length of time for optimal effect.

You need to remember to use it at the same time every day, unless it is not recommended by your doctor.

It may take up to 30 minutes before the full effect of this drug can be felt.

Certain medical conditions may require different dosage instructions as directed by your doctor.

How to store Dihydrocodein?

Dihydrocodeine is a drug that is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Dihydrocodeine side effects

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of dihydrocodeine for adults?

• Drinking - analgesic

The dose of the drug dihydrocodeine tartrate is as much as 30 mg every 4-6 hours, up to 240 mg / day for severe pain. Thermophyte healing preparations may be offered for chronic severe pain.

• Drink it - cough reliever

The dose of tartrate of the drug dihydrocodeine is 10-30 tid mg.

• Injection - analgesic

The dose of the drug dihydrocodeine tartrate is as much as 50 mg every 4-6 hours SC in or IM.

What is the dose of Dihydrocodein for children?

• Drinking - analgesic

The dose of tartrate of the drug dihydrocodeine for children is 0.5-1 mg / kg every 4-6 hours.

• Injections - analgesics

The dose of dihydrocodeine tartrate for children is 0.5-1 mg / kg (max: 30 mg) every 4-6 hours.

In what dosage form is Dihydrocodein available?

Dihydrocodeine is a 30 mg tablet drug

• Dihydrocodeine ELIXIR BP 10mg DI 5ml
• Dihydrocodeine INJECTION BP 50mg / ML

Dihydrocodeine Drug Warnings and Cautions

What side effects can be experienced due to dihydrocodeine?

Dihydrocodeine is a drug that can cause side effects, including:

• nausea
• gag
• constipation
• sleepy
• confusion
• sweating
• hypothermia
• restless
• decreased libido
• miosis
• increased intracranial pressure
• muscle rigidity

This medicine has a risk of causing pulmonary edema. High doses can cause respiratory depression and hypotension with circulatory failure and deepening of the coma.

Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns about side effects, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Dihydrocodeine Drug Interactions

What should be known before using dihydrocodeine?

Dihydrocodeine is a drug that is used under a doctor's supervision. Before using dihydrocodeine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it. or other opioid painkillers; or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

• allergic to dihydrocodeine, or one of the ingredients in the drug
• severe breathing difficulties
• head injury
• increased intracranial pressure (increased pressure in the brain)
• acute alcoholism (drinking alcohol to excess)
• bronchial asthma, because it shouldn't be used during an asthma attack
• obstructive airway disease
• a rare hereditary problem of galactose intolerance

Is Dihydrocodein safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?

The safety of dihydrocodeine has not been established during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts or questions about this.

It makes sense to limit the use of drugs during pregnancy whenever possible. However, your doctor may decide that the benefits of using this drug outweigh the risks, after careful assessment of your specific health situation.

It is not known whether dihydrocodeine passes into breast milk. Therefore the manufacturer states that this medicine should not be taken when you are breastfeeding.

It makes sense to limit drug use during breastfeeding whenever possible. However, your doctor may decide that the benefits of using this drug outweigh the risks, after careful assessment of your specific health situation.

If you have any doubts or concerns you are advised to discuss medications with your doctor or pharmacist.

Dihydrocodeine overdose

What medicines may interact with dihydrocodeine?

Dihydrocodeine is a drug that can react when taken with other drugs. This medicine should not be used with the following medicines because the side effects are very serious, and potentially fatal interactions may occur:

• selegiline
• sodium oxybate

If you are currently taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting dihydrocodeine.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and non-prescription drugs or herbal products you use, especially those of:

• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) used to treat depression such as moclobemide, isocarboxazid, phenelzine - taking or stopping consumption in the last 2 weeks
• mexiletine or quinidine (used to control heart rhythm)
• domperidone or metoclopramide (used to treat nausea and vomiting)
• medications such as loperamide, kaolin (used to treat diarrhea);
• painkillers for headaches (if used too often or for too long tolerance and dependence on dihydrocodeine may be increased)
• tricyclic antidepressants (for depression, eg amitriptyline, dosulepin)
• sedatives, sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics (for sleep problems and anxiety, eg diazepam, temazepam)
• antipsychotics (for psychosis eg haloperidol)
• alcohol or other drugs that have an effect on levels and drowsiness including sleeping pills and some medications used to treat mental health problems.

Does food or alcohol interact with Dihydrocodein?

Dihydrocodeine is a drug that reacts when you eat certain foods and drink alcohol. Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider

What health conditions may interact with Dihydrocodein?

Dihydrocodeine is a drug that can react if you have certain health conditions. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• breathing difficulties such as asthma, bronchitis
• decreased function of the thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
• decreased kidney function
• decreased liver function
• drug addiction or a history of drug abuse, especially opioids
• enlarged prostate gland (prostate hypertrophy)
• inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
• Heart problems resulting from long-term lung disease known as cor pulmonale, if severe
• obstructive bowel disorders
• constipation
• colitis, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• decreased function of the adrenal glands (adrenocortical insufficiency)
• low blood pressure (hypotension)
• difficulty urinating
• gallstones or other gall problems
• before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist if you are taking this medicine.

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Signs of an overdose may include drowsiness and drowsiness which can progress to fainting and coma, slow breathing, freckled pupils, low blood pressure, muscle weakness, cold and clammy skin and slow heart rate. Failure to pump blood around the body and more serious coma can occur in more severe cases. Seizures (fits) can occur in infants and children.

Crushing dihydrocodeine extended release tablets before taking them may have an immediate effect on the drug around the body which can result in a fatal overdose.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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