Opium alkaloids (opioids and isoquinoline derivatives) induce constipation, euphoria, analgesia and sedation dependent on the dose and derivative. The constipating effect is caused by inhibition of the intestines' peristalsis.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A07DA02 | Opium | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A07 Antidiarrheals, intestinal antiinflammatory/antiinfective agents → A07D Antipropulsives → A07DA Antipropulsives |
| N02AA02 | Opium | N Nervous system → N02 Analgesics → N02A Opioids → N02AA Natural opium alkaloids |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DROPIZOL Oral drops, solution | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Opium is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)Finland (FI)Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)Netherlands (NL)Romania (RO)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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