Antalvic
Antalvic Brand names, Antalvic Analogs
Antalvic Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Antalvic Chemical_Formula
C22H29NO2
Antalvic RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/propox.htm
Antalvic fda sheet
Antalvic msds (material safety sheet)
Antalvic Synthesis Reference
Pohland, U.S. Pat. 2,728,779 (1955)
Antalvic Molecular Weight
339.471 g/mol
Antalvic Melting Point
75-76oC
Antalvic H2O Solubility
19.6mg/L
Antalvic State
Solid
Antalvic LogP
4.901
Antalvic Dosage Forms
Tablet
Antalvic Indication
For the relief of mild to moderate pain
Antalvic Pharmacology
Propoxyphene, a synthetic opiate agonist, is structurally similar to methadone. The analgesic effect of propoxyphene is due to the d-isomer, dextropropoxyphene. It binds to the opiate receptors and leads to a decrease of the perception of pain stimuli.
Antalvic Absorption
No information avaliable
Antalvic side effects and Toxicity
Coma, respiratory depression, circulatory collapse, and pulmonary edema. Seizures occur more frequently in patients with propoxyphene intoxication than in those with opiate intoxication. LD50=230mg/kg (orally in rat, Emerson)
Antalvic Patient Information
Antalvic Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
