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Details

Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Molecular Formula C19H23NO3.ClH.2H2O
Molecular Weight 385.882
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED
Defined Stereocenters 5 / 5
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of ETHYLMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE DIHYDRATE

SMILES

O.O.Cl.CCOC1=C2O[C@H]3[C@@H](O)C=C[C@H]4[C@H]5CC(C=C1)=C2[C@@]34CCN5C

InChI

InChIKey=FKEDUFRSQFFLHR-VSYPDCRNSA-N
InChI=1S/C19H23NO3.ClH.2H2O/c1-3-22-15-7-4-11-10-13-12-5-6-14(21)18-19(12,8-9-20(13)2)16(11)17(15)23-18;;;/h4-7,12-14,18,21H,3,8-10H2,1-2H3;1H;2*1H2/t12-,13+,14-,18-,19-;;;/m0.../s1

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Description

Ethylmorphine is a derivative of morphine with analgesic and antitussive effect. It acts by activating the opioid receptors and thus has a direct influence on the CNS system. Ethylmorphine was approved in Europe for the treatment of dry cough (Codethyline, Dionine).

CNS Activity

Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
345.0 nM [Ki]

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
CODETHYLINE

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1.09 μM
1.5 mg/kg bw single, oral
ETHYLMORPHINE serum
Homo sapiens

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
222 μM × min
1.5 mg/kg bw single, oral
ETHYLMORPHINE serum
Homo sapiens

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1.97 h
1.5 mg/kg bw single, oral
ETHYLMORPHINE serum
Homo sapiens

Doses

AEs

Overview

CYP3A4CYP2C9CYP2D6hERG


OverviewOther

Other InhibitorOther SubstrateOther Inducer

Drug as victim

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
The recommended dose in adults is 50 mg of codethyline per day, i.e. 10 tablets (1 tablet contains 5 mg of ethylmorphine hydrochloride) per day over several intakes, at a minimum of 4 hours apart. In children the normal dose is 1 tablet per intake, to be renewed after 6 hours if necessary, without exceeding 4 tablets per day.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown