Phenanthrenes

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Description

Phenanthrenes are a group of Pharmaceutical Opiates (of which some are also used illicitly as Recreational Drugs).

 

Orthodox Medical Usage of Phenanthrenes

Nervous System

 Phenanthrenes are sometimes prescribed in the treatment of strong Pain (i.e. as Opiate Analgesics).

 

Types of Phenanthrenes

 Codeine

 Heroin

 Hydroxymorphone

 Morphine

 Oxymorphone

 Tramadol

 

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