Nicocodeine

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Nicocodeine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
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Identifiers
CAS number 3688-66-2
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PubChem 5463872
Chemical data
Formula C24H24N2O4 
Mol. mass 404.458 g/mol
Synonyms Nicocodine, 6-Nicotinoylcodeine, Lyopect, Tusscodin
Pharmacokinetic data
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Therapeutic considerations
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Legal status

Schedule I(US)

Routes Oral, intravenous

Nicocodeine (Lyopect®, Tusscodin®) is an opiate derivative developed as a cough suppressant and analgesic. It is not commonly used, but has activity similar to other opiates. Nicocodeine is metabolised in the liver by demethylation to produce 6-nicotinoylmorphine, and subsequently further metabolised to morphine. Side effects are similar to those of other opiates and include itching, nausea and respiratory depression.

CAS number of hydrochloride: 58263-01-7