Opiate

Drug derived from the opium plant.

Any chemical derived from opium; it relieves pain and produces a sense of well-being.

Narcotic pain relievers, such as morphine.

A sedative which is prepared from opium, e.g. morphine or codeine.

Drugs produced from the opium poppy.

Drug that contains opium, is derived from opium, or is produced synthetically and has opiate-like characteristics. Opiates are central nervous system depressants: they relieve pain and suppress cough. Included among them are morphine, codeine, and heroin.

One of a group of drugs derived from opium, including apomorphine, codeine, morphine, and papaverine. Opiates depress the central nervous system: they relieve pain, suppress coughing, and stimulate vomiting. Morphine (the most important opiate) and its synthetic derivative heroin are narcotics, producing feelings of euphoria before inducing stupor. They are only used for severe pain since they cause dependence.

A group of highly addictive drugs derived from the poppy plant that are used as pam relievers, anesthetics, and sedatives.

Controlled substances that are excellent painkillers with actions that mimic endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. Some opiates also inhibit certain muscle contractions.

Manufactured drugs such as morphine, heroin, and other painkillers that contain chemicals made from the poppy flower or that mimic them.

An opiate is a type of medication that either contains or is derived from opium, such as codeine, morphine, or heroin. Opiates are known for their pain-relieving properties and ability to induce sleep.