BUY CODEINE PHOSPHATE

This remedy is applied for treating mild to moderately severe pain. Codeine phosphate is a narcotic pain reliever. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief.

HOW TO USE CODEINE PHOSPHATE:

This medication is given by injection into a muscle or under the skin, usually every 4 hours or exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Learn the proper way to give injections. Ask your doctor any questions that may interest you. The dosage depends on your medical condition and response to treatment. It is recommended to take codeine phosphate at the first signs of pain and not when it becomes unbearable. Before using this medication, check it visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Learn to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist. Be careful, because if you take the remedy regularly for a long period you may become dependent on it. In such cases, withdrawal reactions (e.g., runny nose, sweating, restlessness, widened pupils, loss of appetite, "goose bumps, " irritability, shakiness) may occur if you suddenly stop this drug. To prevent withdrawal reactions when stopping extended, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reduce the dosage as directed. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately. Though very unlikely, abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction) is possible with this medication. Don't change your dosage. Stop taking codeine phosphate immediately when your doctor tall you to do it. When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well. If your pain persists or worsens in 24 hours after first dose after changing it inform your doctor immediately.

CODEINE PHOSPHATE SIDE EFFECTS:

You may experience nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, tiredness, dry mouth, pain/redness at the injection site and sweating. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If you become constipated while using this drug, consult your pharmacist for help with selecting a laxative (e.g., stimulant-type with stool softener). Many people using this medication do not have serious codeine phosphate side effects. If you experience such unusual but serious side effects as slow/shallow breathing, flushing of the face, slow/irregular heartbeat, difficulty staying awake, mental/mood changes (e.g., hallucinations, nervousness, agitation, confusion), vision problems, fast heartbeat, dizziness when standing, fainting, trouble starting the flow of urine, decreased sexual interest/ability, severe stomach/abdominal pain, change in the amount of urine, seizures inform your doctor immediately. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, dizziness, itching, swelling, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Don't forget that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

CODEINE PHOSPHATE PRECAUTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you have any allergic reaction. Your doctor or pharmacist must know your medical conditions, especially if you have such problems as severe breathing problems (e.g., respiratory depression, asthma attack), certain bowel diseases (e.g., toxic megacolon, paralytic ileus, acute abdomen), heart rhythm problems, heart failure due to long-term lung disease, brain disorders (e.g., head injury/tumor, increased intracranial pressure), intoxication with medications that depress the nervous system or your breathing (e.g., brain/respiratory depressants such as alcohol or tranquilizers/sedatives), uncontrolled seizures, a certain type of infectious diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis). Your doctor should know about all your medical conditions, especially of: seizures, lung diseases (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, low oxygen in the blood, high carbon dioxide in the blood), low blood pressure, mental/mood disorders (e.g., toxic psychosis), alcohol withdrawal, disease of the pancreas (e.g., pancreatitis), a certain spinal problem (kyphoscoliosis), gallbladder disease, personal or family history of regular use/abuse of drugs/alcohol, kidney disease, liver disease, adrenal gland problems (e.g., Addison's disease), difficulty urinating (e.g., due to enlarged prostate or urethral stricture), underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), a severe loss of body water (dehydration), sleep apnea. This drug may make you giddy or drowsy. Be attentive while driving, using machinery, or taking part in any other activity that requires alertness. Alcohol may increase risk of codeine phosphate side effects. Try to get up slowly to avoid giddiness or lightheadedness. Elder people are more sensitive to the side effect of the medication, especially slow/shallow breathing, low blood pressure, and drowsiness. This medication is not advised during pregnancy and can be taken only if it's really necessary. Discuss all pro and contra with your doctor. Infants born to mothers who have used this medication for an extended time may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, abnormal/persistent crying, vomiting, or diarrhea. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn. Codeine phosphate passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

CODEINE PHOSPHATE INTERACTIONS:

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be acquainted with any possible codeine phosphate interactions. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first. In combination with such drug as nalbuphine, pentazocine, buprenorphine, butorphanol, naltrexone this medication may result in very serious interaction. Notify your doctor if you are taking any of the mentioned above medications. Your doctor should know about all the medications you are taking, especially of: other medications for pain, warfarin, cimetidine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives, hypnotics), antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam), muscle relaxants (e.g., methocarbamol), other narcotic pain relievers (e.g., morphine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., risperidone, chlorpromazine, amitriptyline, trazodone), tranquilizers. Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your doctor how to take the remedy the most safely. Serious interactions have been reported between other narcotic pain medications and MAO inhibitors. Since this pain medicine is similar, codeine should be used cautiously with the following medications: MAO inhibitors (e.g., isocarboxazid, procarbazine, rasagiline, furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine). Avoid using MAO inhibitors within 2 weeks before, during, and after treatment with this medication.

NOTES:

Do not share codeine phosphate with others. It is against the law. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case.