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. 2008 Mar;1(2):2–5. doi: 10.1177/204946370800100202

Table 1.

Classification of opioids by synthetic process.

Naturally occuring Semi-synthetic compounds Synthetic compounds

Morphine Heroin Pethidine
Codeine Dihydromorphone Fentanyl
Thebaine Buprenorphine Methadone
Papaverine Oxycodone Alfentanil
Remifentanil