CHAPT 1; LESSON 2; NARCOTICS Flashcards
- These are drugs that are attended by risk and therefore unsafe, perilous, and hazardous to people using it.
dangerous drugs
- Republic Act 9165
THE ACT INSTITUTING COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002, REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6425, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
When was RA 9165 enacted?
o Enacted on June 7, 2002 under the administration of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
simply means as the study of how a drug affects the body.
- Pharmacology
they do not prescribe medications, sila yung nag-aaral ng mga drugs bago i-release ng pharmacist.
o Pharmacologist
- The term “narcotic” comes from the Greek word “_____” that means “_____”
narkotikos; stupor
originally referred to a variety of substances that dulled the senses and relieved pain.
narcotics
- These are drugs relieve pain and produce profound sleep or stupor.
NARCOTICS (aka OPIOIDS)
- Medically, they are potent painkillers, cough depressants, and as an active component of anti-diarrheal preparations.
NARCOTICS (aka OPIOIDS)
- It is extracted from the coagulated juice poppy plant (Papaver Sumniferum Linne).
a. OPIUM
OPIUM * It is extracted from the coagulated juice poppy plant called?
(Papaver Sumniferum Linne).
3 MAIN SOURCES OF ILLEGAL OPIUM
Burma (Myanmar)
Afghanistan
Columbia
- It can be in the form of aqueous solution, granulated, and powdered.
opium
is the active ingredient and analgesic property of Opium.
- Meconic Acid
- Opiates have their effect on the brain because their structure closely resembles the ____ of the brain.
endorphins
hormones that relieves pain and improve the mood of the user
endorphins
- Slang names of opium
“Gum”, “Gamot”, “Kalamay”, “Panocha”
- It is the principal derivative of opium and the most active.
b. MORPHINE
morphine was derived from the name “____”, the Greek god of _____ because of its dreamful effect, which follows its initial stimulating effect.
Morpheus; Dream
- It is a white crystalline powder, light porous cubes or small white tablets.
b. MORPHINE
- It is effective as a painkiller six times potent or stronger than opium, with a high dependence- producing potential.
morphine
Slang names of morphine
“M”, Dreamer”, “Pectoral”, “Syrup”, “AAA”, “1A”, “999”
nagpo-provide ng stupor effect then a-amputate yung paa; o Serves as anesthesia during WW2
Morphine Syrettes
Heroin is chemically known as
Diacetylmorphine or Diamorphine.