Multiple choice

Among the following, ___________ is a semi-synthetic opioid drug.

  1. Sufentanil

  2. Buprenorphine

  3. Butorphanol

  4. Heroin

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Heroin is a semi-synthetic opioid drug synthesized from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy. It is the 3,6-diacetyl ester of morphine (di-acetyl-morphine) and a morphine prodrug.