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Which of the following opioid is also used as a local anaesthetic?(a) Morphine(b) Codeine(c) Pethidine(d) MethadoneThis question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This key question is from Human Health and Disease topic in division Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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The correct ANSWER is (c) Pethidine

To elaborate: Pethidine is a synthetic opioid used as a local ANAESTHETIC which provides sedation and euphoria. Pethidine is used in suppressing pain in many surgical procedures. It is often ABUSED. ADDICTS may SHOW tremors, twitching, confusion and dilated pupils.



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