Heroin

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

• Opioid recreational drug with euphoric effects

- Also known as Diamorphine

Question 2

Pharmacodynamics

Answer 2

• Morphine molecule binds to the opioid receptors which produce effects such as analgesia, sedation, euphoria

Question 3

Pharmacokinetics

Answer 3

• IV absorption
• Metabolised into morphine once in the brain
• Metabolised hepatic ally
• Renal excretion