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Morphine vs codeine: why CYP2D6 decides which works
Exam traps: X vs Y9 min read

Morphine vs codeine: why CYP2D6 decides which works

Codeine is a prodrug activated by CYP2D6, morphine is not. Poor and ultra-rapid metabolisers, and the exam trap.

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