“Opioids” differ from “opiates” in that they are:
Correct Answer: Synthetic derivatives
Description: Opiods are synthetics while opiates are semi synthetic. Opiods include pethidine,fentanyl,methadone,dextropropoxyphene,tramadol. Semisynthetic opiates include heroin ,pholcodine,ethylmorphine . Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.
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