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Morphine
full agonist, potent analgesic
Codeine
agonist, weaker potency.
predominantly oral, anti-tussive
Diacetylmorphine
HEROIN
full agonist, strong potency
schedule 1 drug
Nalorphine
partial agonist
effects depend on the individual to which the drug is given (analgesic/withdrawal)
Naloxone
Antagonist
used in ER to treat Opioid OD
fast acting
Pentazocine
agonist-antagonist
also kappa agonist...?

less respiratory distress but causes hallucinations
Oxycodone
agonist
moderate potency, more than codeine
used in pain management
Meperidine
agonist
moderate potency
more orally available than morphine, used in hospital for pain management
less smooth muscle contraction so less uterine contraction - obstetric use
Diphenoxylate
agonist
very weak potency
very insoluble, not absorbed
'Traveller's friend' for diarrhea
Methadone
agonist
strong potency
extremely orally available
methadone maintenance programs
Propoxyphene
agonist
very weak potency
moderate pain (strong placebo effect)
Etorphine
agonist
very strong potency
elephant tranquilizer
Naltrexone
antagonist
orally available (not used in ER)
treatment of opiate addiction