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Hypocalcaemia increases the narcotic effect of codeine

D F Levine

    Postgraduate Medical Journal
    |October 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Therapeutic codeine phosphate doses caused severe narcosis in a patient with hypoparathyroidism. This highlights potential drug interactions and the need for careful dosing in endocrine disorders.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Endocrinology
    • Clinical Toxicology

    Background:

    • Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by insufficient parathyroid hormone production.
    • Codeine phosphate is an opioid analgesic commonly used for pain management.

    Observation:

    • A patient diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism experienced severe narcosis.
    • The narcosis occurred despite the administration of standard therapeutic doses of codeine phosphate.

    Findings:

    • The case suggests a potential heightened sensitivity or altered metabolism of codeine phosphate in patients with hypoparathyroidism.
    • This interaction may lead to unexpected adverse drug reactions, such as profound sedation.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing codeine phosphate to patients with hypoparathyroidism.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions between codeine and hypoparathyroidism.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering underlying medical conditions when assessing drug response and potential toxicity.

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