Erantin
Erantin Brand names, Erantin Analogs
Erantin Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Erantin Chemical_Formula
C22H29NO2
Erantin RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/propox.htm
Erantin fda sheet
Erantin msds (material safety sheet)
Erantin Synthesis Reference
Pohland, U.S. Pat. 2,728,779 (1955)
Erantin Molecular Weight
339.471 g/mol
Erantin Melting Point
75-76oC
Erantin H2O Solubility
19.6mg/L
Erantin State
Solid
Erantin LogP
4.901
Erantin Dosage Forms
Tablet
Erantin Indication
For the relief of mild to moderate pain
Erantin 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.
Erantin Absorption
No information avaliable
Erantin 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)
Erantin Patient Information
Erantin Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
