Levorphanol Tartrate

Levorphanol Tartrate Brand names, Levorphanol Tartrate Analogs

Levorphanol Tartrate Brand Names Mixture

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Levorphanol Tartrate Chemical_Formula

C₁₇H₂₃NO

Levorphanol Tartrate RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/levorphanol.htm

Levorphanol Tartrate fda sheet

Levorphanol Tartrate msds (material safety sheet)

Levorphanol_Tartrate MSDS

Levorphanol Tartrate Synthesis Reference

Woods LA, et al. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1958 Sep;124(1):1-8.

Levorphanol Tartrate Molecular Weight

257.371 g/mol

Levorphanol Tartrate Melting Point

198-199 ^oC

Levorphanol Tartrate H₂O Solubility

1840 mg/L

Levorphanol Tartrate State

Solid

Levorphanol Tartrate LogP

3.986

Levorphanol Tartrate Dosage Forms

Tablet

Levorphanol Tartrate Indication

For the management of moderate to severe pain or as a preoperative medication where an opioid analgesic is appropriate

Levorphanol Tartrate Pharmacology

Levorphanol is a potent synthetic opioid analgesic indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain or as a preoperative medication where an opioid analgesic is appropriate. Levorphanol is similar to morphine in its actions, however it is up to 8 times more potent than morphine. Levorphanol produces a degree of respiratory depression similar to that produced by morphine at equianalgesic doses, and like many mu-opioid drugs, levorphanol produces euphoria or has a positive effect on mood in many individuals.

Levorphanol Tartrate Absorption

Levorphanol is well absorbed after PO administration with peak plasma concentrations occurring approximately 1 hour after dosing.

Levorphanol Tartrate side effects and Toxicity

LD₅₀=150 mg/kg (orally in rats). Signs of overdose include nausea, emesis, dizziness, respiratory depression, hypotension, urinary retention, cardiac arrhythmias, allergic reactions, skin rash, and uticaria.

Levorphanol Tartrate Patient Information

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Levorphanol Tartrate Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals