Opioid analgesic
An
opioid analgesic (also known as a
narcotic analgesic) is a
drug used in the treatment of
pain that acts on specific receptors within the
CNS. Drugs in this classification include
codeine (a moderately potent
analgesic) and
morphine (a potent one).
- natural opium alkaloids
- phenylpiperidine derivatives
- diphenylpropylamine derivatives
- dextromoramide
- piritramide
- dextropropoxyphene
- bezitramide
- dextropropoxyphene
- benzomorphan derivatives
- oripvaine derivatives
- morphinan derivatives
- other opioids
See also
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