Opiate - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Opiate;

NCIt definition : Functionally related to the poppy (Papaver somniferum) alkaloid morphine, natural or synthetic Opiates have widespread effects in the central nervous system, and on smooth muscle, due to activation of specific delta, mu, and kappa opiate receptors (each controlling different brain functions). Opiates include natural ingredients of the poppy and their derivatives - opium, morphine, codeine, and heroin. Morphine preparations are used as analgesic, sedative, or anxiolytic agent, but are also abused as street drugs. (NCI04);

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance used to treat pain or cause sleep. Opiates are made from opium or have opium in them. Opiates bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Examples of opiates are codeine, heroin, and morphine. An opiate is a type of analgesic agent.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000413953;

Details

Origin ID

C1657;

UMLS CUI

C0376196;

Semantic type(s)
- Hazardous or Poisonous Substance [UMLS semantic type]
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Opiates [LOINC component]
- Product containing opioid receptor agonist (product) [SNOMED CT concept]

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