Opium

Opium: General Introduction, Composition, Chemistry, Bio-Sources, Therapeutic Uses, and Commercial Applications

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General Introduction Opium is a complex, resinous substance derived from the dried latex of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used for thousands of years for its psychoactive and analgesic properties. The plant is cultivated worldwide for its valuable alkaloids, which have significant medical and recreational … Read more

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) and Rules

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The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) is a comprehensive piece of legislation in India aimed at curbing the illegal drug trade and regulating the legal use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The Act was enacted in response to India’s obligations under international treaties and conventions on drug control, including the … Read more

Opioid Analgesics: Introduction, Classification, Mechanism of Action, and Side Effects

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Opioid analgesics are a class of drugs commonly used to relieve moderate to severe pain. They exert their effects by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system (CNS) and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Opioid antagonists, on the other hand, block the effects of opioid agonists by binding to the same receptors without activating … Read more

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