What is the corresponding schedule for each of these drugs? a. Codeine at concentration of 10mg/mL (oral liquid) b. Codeine at concentration of 2mg/mL (orgal liquide)

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What is the corresponding schedule for each of these drugs?

a. Codeine at concentration of 10mg/mL (oral liquid)

b. Codeine at concentration of 2mg/mL (orgal liquide)

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Step 1: Introduction:
I. Classification System
  • The DEA has established 5 schedules of controlled substances from Schedule I to Schedule V
  • The higher the schedule, the more restrictive the regulations
  • The lower the schedule, the more accepted the medical use and lower potential for abuse
II. Schedule I
  • Most dangerous, with no acknowledged medicinal application
  • High potential for abuse and addiction
  • May cause severe harm
  • Examples: heroin, LSD, marijuana, ecstasy, peyote
III. Schedule II
  • Very dangerous with high potential for abuse and addiction
  • Have some accepted medical uses but with severe restrictions
  • May cause severe dependence and fatal overdose
  • Examples: cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, fentanyl, Adderall
IV. Schedule III
  • Abuse and addiction risk is moderate to low.
  • Have accepted medical uses but may cause moderate dependence
  • Examples: ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone, codeine products <90mg
V. Schedule IV
  • Low potential for abuse and addiction
  • Have accepted medical uses but may cause limited dependence
  • Examples: alprazolam, diazepam, tramadol, zolpidem
VI. Schedule V
  • Lowest potential for abuse and addiction
  • Have accepted medical uses but may cause minimal dependence
  • Mostly preparations with limited narcotics
  • Examples: low-dose codeine cough syrup, lacosamide, pregabalin, ezogabine
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