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. 2020 Mar 20;14(2):115–121. doi: 10.1177/2049463720911986

Table 1.

Classification of opioids by synthetic process.

Naturally occurring compounds Semi-synthetic compounds Synthetic compounds
Morphine Diamorphine (heroin) Pethidine
Codeine Dihydromorphone Fentanyl
Thebaine Buprenorphine Methadone
Papaverine Oxycodone Alfentanil
Remifentanil
Tapentadol