Codeine can't do it: Fatal forty DDI: Codeine, fluoxetine, CYP2D6

Katarina Bojanić, Wayne T. Nicholson, Erica D. Wittwer, Toby N. Weingarten, Juraj Sprung

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Abstract

This case discusses a pharmacokinetic interaction between the prodrug codeine and fluoxetine. Codeine is converted to its active metabolite morphine by cytochrome P450 2D6. Fluoxetine is a 2D6 inhibitor.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationA Case Approach to Perioperative Drug-Drug Interactions
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages269-273
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781461474951
ISBN (Print)9781461474944
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 15 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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