Lesson 2 Flashcards
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Narcotic comes from the Greek word “______” that means “_____”and is originally referred to a variety of substances that dulled the senses and relieved pain.
narkotikos
stupor
These are drugs relieve pain and produce profound sleep or stupor. 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 Line).
OPIUM
It can be in the form of aqueous solution, granulated, and powdered.
Its alkaloids are Morphine, Codeine, Thebaine, Papaverine, Heroin (diamorphine, diacetyimorptine),
Dihydromorphinone, Methyl dihydromorphinone, and Apomorphine.
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
Slang names of OPIUM
“Gum”, “Gamot”, “Kalamay”, “Panocha”
It is the principal derivative of opium and the most active.
MORPHINE
It is a white crystalline powder, light porous cubes or small white tablets.
MORPHINE
Morphine was derived from the name “_________”, the Greek god of Dream because of its dreamful effect, which follows its initial stimulating effect.
Morpheus
It is effective as a painkiller six times potent or stronger than opium, with a high dependence- producing potential.
MORPHINE
Morphine was 1st discovered by?
Friedrich Serturner
Slang names of MORPHINE
M”, Dreamer, “Pectoral”, Syrup”, AAA”, “LA”, 999”
Heroin is chemically known as?
Diacetylmorphine or Diamorphine.
The most addicting opium derivative.
3-5 times more potent than morphine.
HEROIN
Heroin was 1st discovered by?
Alder Wright
Slang names of HEROIN
“Snow, “Stuff, “Junk tooth”, “H” Miracle drug”
A derivative of morphine commonly available in cough preparations.
CODEINE
It is the Methyl Ether of morphine and the least effective.
CODEINE
Codeine 1st discovered by?
Pierre Robiquet
The following are classified as NARCOTICS:
OPIUM
MORPHINE
HEROIN
CODEINE
- A morphine like opioid and it is a brand name of meperidine. As a powerful painkiller, an addiction to the drug can develop quickly.
Demerol
- It is a powerful drug used for pain relief and treatment of drug addiction.
Methadone
It is an opioid agonist of the morphine-type.
Percodan