Opium Poisoning Features | PGI MCQs for MD MS Preparations

Opium poisoning is featured by 
A. Constricted pupil 
B. Respiratory depression 
C. Tachycardia 
D. Tachypnea 
E. Hallucination

Ans.  (A) Constricted pupil ; (B) Respiratory depression ; (C) Tachycardia
(D) Tachypnea: (E) Hallucination :
Opium poisoning is characterised by initial stimulation and then depression of CNS. It has three stages.
- Short duration, euphoric maniacal feature, hallucinations.

- Pinpoint pupil, respiratory depression, hypothermia, hypotension and bradycardia.