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American Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
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American Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research
Issn
2348 - 2176 (Print), 2348 - 2184 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
OPIOIDS AND ITS DERIVATIVES- AN OVERVIEW
Author
Vijaya kumar S* and Sasikala M
Email
vijayvijay66@yahoomail.co.in
keyword
Morphine, Codeine, Delusion, Addiction and Hospital.
Abstract
Opium is an narcotic drug, since it has been used for mankind started centuries ago. It was first cultivated in Mediterranean regions and probably brought by Alexander in 327 BC, to India. Indian opium is produced at Ghazipur and is consumed in India or exported for the US and British trades. Indian opium yields about 10% of anhydrous morphine. The objective of this review is to assist the hospital management of patients with a suspected exposure to opium poisoning by 1) describing the process by which evaluate an exposure to opium derivatives, 2) identifying the predictive factors in Opioid adverse effects. 3) Providing clear and practical recommendations that reflect the current state of knowledge in opium poison management. Our review suggested that evidence based management of opium poisoning patients in the hospital and highlights the importance of preventive measure for opium addiction.
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