Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin]

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Brand names, Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Analogs

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Brand Names Mixture

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Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Chemical_Formula

C₁₇H₂₃NO

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] RX_link

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

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] fda sheet

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] msds (material safety sheet)

Racemorphanum_[Inn-Latin] MSDS

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Synthesis Reference

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

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Molecular Weight

257.371 g/mol

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Melting Point

198-199 ^oC

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] H₂O Solubility

1840 mg/L

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] State

Solid

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] LogP

3.986

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Dosage Forms

Tablet

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Indication

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

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] 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.

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Absorption

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

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] 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.

Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Patient Information

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Racemorphanum [Inn-Latin] Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals