.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N02A_Opioids.N02AJ07_CodeineAndAcetylsalicyli.CodeineAndAcetylsalicyli .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.N_NervousSystem.N02A_Opioids.N02AJ07_CodeineAndAcetylsalicyli.CodeineAndAcetylsalicyli| name: | CodeineAndAcetylsalicylicAcid |
| ATC code: | N02AJ07 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Codeine and acetylsalicylic acid is a combination analgesic used for the relief of moderate to severe pain. Codeine is an opioid analgesic providing pain relief and cough suppression, while acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The combination has been widely used in clinical practice and is generally approved and available for pain management in many countries.
Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters based on typical oral doses in healthy adult population; no specific publication reporting combination PK was identified. Estimates are based on literature of individual components (codeine and acetylsalicylic acid) administered orally.