Human Health And Disease Question 63
Question: Which of the following is a narcotic drug?
Options:
A) Heroin
B) Codeine
C) Morphine
D) All of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Morphine,Heroin and codeine belong to the class of narcotic analgesics.
Heroin is a highly addictive drug derived from morphine, which is obtained from the opium poppy. It is a depressant that affects the brain’s pleasure systems and interferes with the brain’s ability to perceive pain.
Codeine is an opioid used for the relief of mild to moderate pain and to reduce coughing. It is usually found in combination with other medications in prescription cough and cold medicines.
Morphine is a potent opiate analgesic drug that directly affects the central nervous system to decrease the feeling of pain. It is used for high levels of pain relief, especially for terminal cancer pain.
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