Opiates PDF
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This document provides information on naturally occurring, derived, and synthetic compounds with analgesic properties, often referred to as narcotic analgesics. Specific examples like morphine, codeine, and thebaine are mentioned, along with their presence in opium.
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THE OPIATES Definitional Issues ▪ Naturally occurring, derived, and synthetic compunds with analagesic properites ▪ Often referred to as “narcotic analgesics” Naturally Occuring ▪ Morphine, codeine, and thebaine found in opium ▪ Opium is the sap from seedpods of...
THE OPIATES Definitional Issues ▪ Naturally occurring, derived, and synthetic compunds with analagesic properites ▪ Often referred to as “narcotic analgesics” Naturally Occuring ▪ Morphine, codeine, and thebaine found in opium ▪ Opium is the sap from seedpods of opium poppy ▪ Morphine – 10% ▪ Codeine -.75 to 2.5 % ▪ Thebaine -
