Thebacon

Thebacon, also known as dihydrocodeinone enol acetate, is a semi-synthetic opioid that is similar to hydrocodone. It is a derivative of codeine and is a member of the 14-hydroxydihydrocodeinone series. Thebacon is marketed as its hydrochloride salt under the brand name Acedicon and as its tannate under Thebacon Tannate. It is used as a moderate to severe pain reliever and cough suppressant.

Chemistry

Thebacon is a semi-synthetic opioid that is created from codeine. It is a member of the 14-hydroxydihydrocodeinone series of opioids. Thebacon is a white crystalline substance that is soluble in water and alcohol. It is a prodrug of hydromorphone; in the body, it is metabolized into hydromorphone, which is a more potent opioid.

Pharmacology

Thebacon acts as a prodrug to hydromorphone. In the body, it is metabolized into hydromorphone, which is a more potent opioid. Thebacon has a half-life of about 8 hours. It is metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine.

Medical uses

Thebacon is used as a moderate to severe pain reliever and as a cough suppressant. It is typically used for the relief of moderate to severe pain of acute, chronic, or postoperative types. Thebacon can also be used for the treatment of coughing, although this is less common.

Side effects

The most common side effects of Thebacon are similar to those of other opioids and include dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, miosis, orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention and constipation. Like all opioids, there is a risk of addiction, dependence and withdrawal symptoms if the drug is misused or used over a long period of time.

See also

• List of opioids
• Hydrocodone
• Codeine

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  Structure of Thebacon
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  3D Ball-and-Stick Model of Thebacon