Papaveretum
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Chemical compound
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
Opioid analgesic | |
| Papaverine | Antispasmodic |
| Codeine | Opioid analgesic |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Omnopon |
| ATC code | |
| Identifiers | |
| PubChem CID | |
Papaveretum (BAN) is a preparation containing a mixture of hydrochloride salts of opium alkaloids.[1] Since 1993, papaveretum has been defined in the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) as a mixture of 253 parts morphine hydrochloride, 23 parts papaverine hydrochloride, and 20 parts codeine hydrochloride.[2] It is commonly marketed to medical agencies under the trade name Omnopon.
Although the use of papaveretum is now relatively uncommon following the wide availability of single-component
intravenous routes. Additionally, the morphine syrettes
found in combat medical kits issued to military personnel actually contain Omnopon.
Prior to 1993, papaveretum also contained
genotoxic
potential of noscapine.
References
- ISBN 978-1-84110-122-4.
- ISBN 0-85369-550-4.
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