Write notes on Opioids

Explanation

Opioids Opioids or opiates are drugs bind to specific opioid receptors present in human central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. These have narcotic, analgesic, sedative and astringent effects. Heroin commonly called smack is a white, crystalline odourless and bitter compound. It is obtained by acetylation of morphine and.chemically heroin is a diacetyl morphine. Morphine is extracted from the latex of poppy plant Papaver somniferum. Generally, taken by snorting and injection. Heroin slows down body function as it is a depressant
It is an effective sedative and a pain killer used by patient who underwent surgery.