Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
FDA-approved product (capsule, oral).
- Registered studies
- 3
- Lab records
- 0
- Pathogens at ≥40%
- 3 of 4
Chemical structure
Existing / approved use
Documented · FDA, WHO, ChEMBL- WHO therapeutic group
- Natural opium alkaloids
- Anti-infective classification
- Not classified as an anti-infective.
Repurposing investigation
This medicine is being investigated here for AI-predicted antimicrobial activity against K. pneumoniae, MRSA and M. tuberculosis. It was surfaced computationally for further investigation; it is not an established treatment for these infections.
AI-predicted activity
AI prediction · nothing measured- MRSA42.5% AI-predicted activityAt or above the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- E. coli38.8% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- K. pneumoniae45.5% AI-predicted activityAt or above the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- M. tuberculosis42.7% AI-predicted activityAt or above the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
A model’s estimate of laboratory activity against each pathogen species. It is not clinical effectiveness.
Evidence
Clinical and experimental
Documented evidenceClinical
3registered studies name this medicine, for any condition. See them below.
Experimental
No evidence found
No laboratory measurement against the four pathogens in the ChEMBL records loaded here.
Docking
Computational · nothing measuredAutoDock Vina, one experimentally solved protein per pathogen. This project’s screening target is -7.0 kcal/mol, its own mark rather than a universal cutoff. A docking score is a structural hypothesis, not proof of binding, and requires experimental validation.
Other medicines to investigate
AI prediction · nothing measuredOther repurposing candidates: approved medicines besides Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate with AI-predicted activity ≥40% against the chosen pathogen, leaving out existing antimicrobials. They are computational candidates for further investigation, not alternatives and not recommendations.
Sorted by AI-predicted activity, high to low. The order is not a ranking of which medicine is better.
- PlecanatideExisting use: Constipation52.2% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae15 registered studies
- SotorasibExisting use: Neoplasm, Non-small cell lung carcinoma51.3% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- Lanreotide AcetateExisting use: Acromegaly, Carcinoid syndrome50.5% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- Terlipressin AcetateExisting use: Hepatorenal syndrome, Kidney failure, Renal insufficiency49.5% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae7 registered studies
- LetermovirExisting use: Cytomegalovirus infection, Infection, Viral disease49.0% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- Codeine SulfateExisting use: Cough, Drug dependence, Migraine disorder and 2 more48.8% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae23 registered studies
- Bromocriptine MesylateExisting use: Acromegaly, Adenoma, Hyperprolactinemia and 4 more48.5% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- PimecrolimusExisting use: Atopic eczema, Eczematoid dermatitis48.3% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- LypressinExisting use: Vasopressin and analogues48.2% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- Degarelix AcetateExisting use: Prostate adenocarcinoma, Prostate cancer, Prostate carcinoma48.2% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- OlaparibExisting use: Breast cancer, Breast carcinoma, Breast neoplasm and 9 more48.1% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- Dolutegravir SodiumExisting use: HIV infection, HIV-1 infection47.9% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
Registered studies
A registration describes a study; it does not establish a positive result.
Comparison of the Efficacy, Tolerability and Safety of actiTENS to Those of Level 2 Analgesic Treatments.
NCT03902340 · start 2018-12-19
Registered record
- Registry ID
- NCT03902340
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Interventions
- ActiTENS; Level 2 Analgesic Treatments
- Study type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Registry status
- Unknown
- Start
- 2018-12-19
- Completion
- 2019-10-31
- Enrolment
- 110
As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.
ConditionKnee OsteoarthritisInterventionActiTENS; Level 2 Analgesic TreatmentsPhaseNot applicableRegistry statusUnknownRandomized Controlled Double Blind Trial of Short vs Long Acting Dihydrocodeine in Chronic Non-malignant Pain
NCT00547885 · start 2007-10
Registered record
- Registry ID
- NCT00547885
- Conditions
- Pain
- Interventions
- Dihydrocodeine
- Study type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Registry status
- Completed
- Start
- 2007-10
- Completion
- 2012-06
- Enrolment
- 60
As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.
ConditionPainInterventionDihydrocodeinePhasePhase 4Registry statusCompletedA Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Fentanyl-TTS Compared to Weak Opioids in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Cancer Pain Previously Treated With NSAIDS (Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs).
NCT00576017 · start 2003-10
Registered record
- Registry ID
- NCT00576017
- Conditions
- Pain
- Interventions
- Fentanyl-TTS
- Study type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Registry status
- Completed
- Start
- 2003-10
- Completion
- 2005-03
- Enrolment
- 19
As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.
ConditionPainInterventionFentanyl-TTSPhasePhase 4Registry statusCompleted