Question 1

what's a thebaine derivative?

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Here are a few: Oxycodone, oxymorphone, nalbuphine, naloxone, naltrexone, Buprenorphine and etorphine are all derivatives of thebaine.

Question 2

how is thebaine turned into oxycodone?

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Thebain/oxycodone: Oxycodone is derived from thebain which is an alkaloid of opium.It was releasesd in us in 1950s.
First of all you oxidize thebaine.This step converts thebain into two type of compounds, 14 hydroxycdeinone and 8, 14 hydroxy-7-8
14 hydroxy is convertedvia hydrogenation into oxycodone, which is then treated with acid during final salting process to make final product
source www.Cafc.Uscourts.Gov/opinion.

Question 3

in what way is thebaine made into oxycodone?

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It isn't: At least as far as i know.  Oxycodone, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine are all synthesized using codeine, not thebaine.

Question 4

does thebaine get  metabolized into codeine or morphine in the human body?

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Neither: The chemical structure of thebaine is similar to both morphine and codeine.  When taken orally, it is not converted to either morphine or codeine.  It acts as a stimulant rather than a central nervous system depressant.  It is a schedule ll drug in the us which means that it can be abused.

Question 5

can thebaine be metabolized into either codeine or morphine in the human body?

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Thebaine: Thebaine is an intermediate molecule in the production of other natural opioids in the poppy plant. Yes it does get metabolized to codeine, morphine and other molecules.

Question 6

what is a d&e?

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Done after 14 weeks: It is a procedure where the contents of the uterus are removed after 14 weeks.  It would be done if someone were having a termination or if someone had a miscarriage after 14 weeks.

Question 7

what is the cure of e.d.

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It depends: Upon the cause. There are many possible mental and physical causes. Things that can help are relaxation, avoidance of toxins such as alcohol/tobacco/anabolics/opiates and certain medications, diet/exercise and weight loss, making sure hormonal levels are normal, etc. Check w/your doctor. At your age, stress and anxiety are most common.

Question 8

what is v.a.t.e.r. syndrome?

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Birth defect: It is not a syndrome but an association of defects. It's not genetic.  Also called VACTERL or VATER association.   A  person who has these has a birth defects (anomalies) in at least 3 of these areas: Vertebral, Anorectal, Cardiovascular, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Esophageal atresia, Renal and/or Radial anomalies, Limb defects.  See this article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VACTERL_association

Question 9

what is the cause of bloof in urin?e

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Many things: Blood in the urine is not normal and it could be a sign of underlying urinary tract problem. These include stones, infection, or cancer. Blood could also be from the female organs as well. You need to be evaluated by your medical doctor to determine the source of the blood.

Question 10

are there any alternatives for a d&e?

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Depends...: Depends on what you have,  what has been done and where ....what the situation ( weeks of pregnancy )???

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