Indications for Toradol. Toradol is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug most often given by injection. It is indicated for short-term management of moderate to severe acute pain. It may be given for up to 5 days in adults.
Codeine is very addictive â itâs actually a Schedule II controlled substance in the US due to its high addictive potential. Unfortunately, codeine is frequently abused to create a euphoric high This is why it is illegal to use codeine without a prescription from a doctor.
Codeine is a narcotic pain-reliever and cough suppressant similar to morphine and hydrocodone. Moreover, a small amount of codeine is converted to morphine in the body. The precise mechanism of action of codeine is not known; however, like morphine, codeine binds to receptors in the brain (opioid receptors) that are important for transmitting the sensation of pain throughout the body and brain. Codeine increases tolerance to pain, decreasing discomfort, but the pain still is apparent to the patient.