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codeine sulfate

codeine sulfate (CODEINE SULFATE) is a opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — codeine sulfate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

codeine sulfate (CODEINE SULFATE) is a opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN codeine sulfate
Brand CODEINE SULFATE
Mechanism Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist
Target Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta
Route ORAL
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist

Primary target: Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  5. naltrexone hydrochloride Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta antagonist
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Frequently asked questions

What is codeine sulfate?

codeine sulfate (CODEINE SULFATE) is a opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for codeine sulfate?

CODEINE SULFATE is a marketed brand name for codeine sulfate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of codeine sulfate?

codeine sulfate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.