Pediatric Prescription of Codeine Presents a Danger
By Michael Barasch
Despite the danger, American physicians continue to prescribe codeine to pediatric patients. Codeine is a well-known drug without a clinically-supported use for children. Prescribed for aches and coughs, codeine can cause potentially fatal injury in some young patients. When ingested, the human body metabolizes codeine into a morphine-like substance. Because of the variable rate at […]
