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Microscopic features of the rat adrenal gland associated with chronic codeine phosphate administration
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Codeine is an opioid analgesic and antitussive that has been widely abused. Some adverse effects noted with its abuse include adrenocortical insufficiency and activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The ...