Duraganidin NR is a brand name for the generic combination of codeine and guaifenesin. Codeine is a narcotic pain reliever and is used as a cough suppressant as it affects the areas of the brain that control the cough reflex. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that works by loosening the mucus in the lungs.
When combined into a cough medication, codeine and guaifenesin treat chest congestion and cough caused by bacterial infections in the upper respiratory system, allergies or the common cold. Duraganidin NR will not treat coughing and congestion due to asthma, emphysema or smoking.
The medication combination is also found under other brand names, including Allfen CD, Allfen CDX, Brontex, Cheracol with Codeine, Cheratussin AC, Dex-Tuss, Diabetic Tussin C, Duraganidin NR, ExeClear-C, Guaiatussin AC, Guaifen-C, Guiatuss AC, Guiatussin with Codeine, Iophen C-NR, M-Clear WC, Mar-cof CG, Mytussin AC, Robafen AC, Robitussin-AC, Tussi-Organidin NR, Tussi-Organidin-S NR, Tussiden C and Tusso-C.
Abuses of Duraganidin NR
For those seeking to achieve a high for a low price, Duraganidin NR and other over-the-counter cough medications like it can be easy targets. Not only is the price right, it is easily purchased and does not arouse suspicion when possessed. Users have been known to mix the cough syrup with soda and hard candy to experience its combined effects. Like all narcotics, Duraganidin NR is very addictive and can be lethal.
The codeine in Duraganidin NR is a derivative of morphine and it will produce a similar type of dependency to heroin, although it is a less potent form. Once an addiction develops, the user will feel a need to take the drug multiple times each day, increasing use and dependency. Such an approach increases the risk for overdose.
Effects of Duraganidin NR
The effects of Duraganidin NR can be felt within forty-five minutes of taking the medication orally and often last between four to six hours. When using this method of administration, codeine is absorbed through the gastro-intestinal tract and there is little loss of the drug during the passage through the liver.
The codeine in Duraganidin NR is converted to morphine when it enters the brain, having very similar effects. Duraganidin NR is often prescribed for patients who are experiencing a non-productive cough. Some individuals taking the drug may experience dizziness, drowsiness or headache, warmth, redness or tingling under the skin, nausea or vomiting, constipation, or a skin rash or itching.
Withdrawal of Duraganidin NR
Duraganidin NR is a known narcotic and therefore it is possible to become psychologically and/or physically dependent on the medication. If a person develops a dependency, the abrupt cessation can cause the user to quickly enter into a withdrawal similar to a heroin withdrawal and symptoms can last for several days with intensity before subsiding.
The withdrawal symptoms associated with Duraganidin NR withdrawal include but are not limited to:
• Nausea
• Pain
• Anxiety
• Diarrhea
• Insomnia
• Irritability
Treatment of Duraganidin NR
If Duraganidin NR is used for an extended period of time, this use can lead to extreme physical pain and psychological distress if the medication is stopped. This sudden discontinuation can cause the user intense suffering. As a result, it is recommended that users be treated under the care of a board-certified physician and board-certified addiction psychiatrist.
Entering a quality center for 24/7 comfortable detox treatment is often recommended and will ensure the individual rids their body of the Duraganidin NR drug completely. This method involves the administration of medications that are specifically designed for those wishing to discontinue addiction to Duraganidin NR. The medications used in treatment should also be combined with psychological evaluations and other medical care to address cravings for the drug.