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Sujala

09/17/03 - 08:55 AM

Hi
Is Heroin an Opiod?
Does it cause constriction or dilatation of pupils.
What happenes in intoxication and withdrawl of heroin.
I remembered to have read that heroin causes dilatotion of pupils. If it was an opiod how can it cause constriction.
Any help in clarifying is appreciated.

Thanks

Sujala.

Kevin
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09/30/03 - 11:56 PM

[quote="Sujala"]Hi
Is Heroin an Opiod?
Does it cause constriction or dilatation of pupils.
What happenes in intoxication and withdrawl of heroin.
I remembered to have read that heroin causes dilatotion of pupils. If it was an opiod how can it cause constriction.
Any help in clarifying is appreciated.

yes
constriction
respiratory depression.. coma... constipation
withdrawal - tachycardia, sweat, iritation, diarroea..

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