Codoxime (Codossima) is an opiate analogue that is a derivative of

hydrocodone Hydrocodone, also known as dihydrocodeinone, is an opioid used to treat pain and as a cough suppressant. It is taken by mouth. Typically it is dispensed as the combination acetaminophen/hydrocodone or ibuprofen/hydrocodone for pain severe eno ...

, where the 6- ketone group has been replaced by carboxymethyloxime. It has primarily

antitussive Cold medicines are a group of medications taken individually or in combination as a treatment for the symptoms of the common cold and similar conditions of the upper respiratory tract. The term encompasses a broad array of drugs, including ...

effects and was found to have moderate potential to cause dependence in animal studies.

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