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Can thebaine be metabolized into either codeine or morphine in the human body?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Thebaine: Thebaine is an intermediate molecule in the production of other natural opioids in the poppy plant. Yes it does get metabolized to codeine, morphine and other molecules.

Answered 3/30/2014

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