Opioids Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is an opioid? Give examples.
A
Endogenous peptides with opiate-like activity (e.g. endorphins, enkephalins, dynorphins)
2
Q
What is an opiate?
A
Morphine, codeine, heroin which are the active ingredients and/or analogs of opium
3
Q
Naloxone function
A
Blocks analgesic effect of placebo
