Racemorphane [Inn-French]

Racemorphane [Inn-French] Brand names, Racemorphane [Inn-French] Analogs

Racemorphane [Inn-French] Brand Names Mixture

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Racemorphane [Inn-French] Chemical_Formula

C₁₇H₂₃NO

Racemorphane [Inn-French] RX_link

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

Racemorphane [Inn-French] fda sheet

Racemorphane [Inn-French] msds (material safety sheet)

Racemorphane_[Inn-French] MSDS

Racemorphane [Inn-French] Synthesis Reference

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

Racemorphane [Inn-French] Molecular Weight

257.371 g/mol

Racemorphane [Inn-French] Melting Point

198-199 ^oC

Racemorphane [Inn-French] H₂O Solubility

1840 mg/L

Racemorphane [Inn-French] State

Solid

Racemorphane [Inn-French] LogP

3.986

Racemorphane [Inn-French] Dosage Forms

Tablet

Racemorphane [Inn-French] Indication

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

Racemorphane [Inn-French] 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.

Racemorphane [Inn-French] Absorption

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

Racemorphane [Inn-French] 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.

Racemorphane [Inn-French] Patient Information

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Racemorphane [Inn-French] Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals