14-Hydroxydihydrocodeine Explained

14-Hydroxydihydrocodeine (RAM-318) is an opiate analgesic drug, which is also an active metabolite of oxycodone and hydromorphinol.^{[1] [2]} 14-Hydroxydihydrocodeine is not currently marketed in any developed country, but has been of interest to pharmaceutical companies looking for new analgesics and antitussives.

Notes and References

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2. Ishida T, Oguri K, Yoshimura H . Isolation and identification of urinary metabolites of oxycodone in rabbits . Drug Metabolism and Disposition . 7 . 3 . 162–5 . 1979 . 38087 .