8th February 2022

A 68-year-old female presents with acute cholecystitis

A 68-year-old female presents with acute cholecystitis. The patient is prescribed antibiotics and undergoes a laparoscopic cholecystectomy a few days later. Following the procedure the patient is placed on co-codamol for pain relief. The patient has a history of Parkinson’s disease, which was diagnosed a decade ago.

Which medications should be prescribed to avoid the most common side effects from codeine use?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.