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Which of the following are natural opiates?(a) Codeine(b) Oxycodone(c) Fentanyl(d) EndomorphinsI have been asked this question in an interview for job.This interesting question is from Opioid Analgesics topic in section Local & General Anesthetics, Opioid Analgesics, Drug Addiction and Drug Abuse of Drug Biotechnology

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The correct choice is (a) Codeine

The best I can explain: Natural opiates are alkaloid CONTAINED in the resin of the opium poppy including morphine and codeine. Semi-SYNTHETIC opiates are created from natural opiates such as hydromorphone, oxycodone, and diacetylmorphine. FULLY synthetic OPIOIDS are such as fentanyl, methadone, etc.



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