| Cough mixtures: not always for cough. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15227862 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Opioid based cough mixtures are readily available to the public and are generally used safely. However, like alcohol, their use can sometimes be a significant part of a dependence problem. OBJECTIVE: This case study provides practical information for general practitioners in the detection, assessment and management of patients with cough mixture opioid dependence. DISCUSSION: Opioid dependence is generally considered synonymous with heroin dependence or dependence on prescribed opioid analgesics. However, cough mixtures are a readily available source of opioids. People who become dependent on these mixtures commonly do not present for medical assistance until the problem is severe. |
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Authors:
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Moira G Sim; Gary K Hulse; Eric Khong |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian family physician Volume: 33 ISSN: 0300-8495 ISO Abbreviation: Aust Fam Physician Publication Date: 2004 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-07-01 Completed Date: 2004-09-13 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0326701 Medline TA: Aust Fam Physician Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 327-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Edith Cowan University, School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, the University of Western Australia. moira.sim@health.wa.gov.au |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Antitussive Agents / adverse effects* Codeine / adverse effects* Cough / drug therapy Family Practice / methods* Humans Interprofessional Relations Male Opioid-Related Disorders / diagnosis*, etiology, therapy* Pharmacy Recurrence / prevention & control Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / etiology, therapy |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antitussive Agents; 76-57-3/Codeine |
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