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Preferred term

Levallorphan  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An opioid antagonist with properties similar to those of NALOXONE; in addition it also possesses some agonist properties. It should be used cautiously; levallorphan reverses severe opioid-induced respiratory depression but may exacerbate respiratory depression such as that induced by alcohol or other non-opioid central depressants. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p683)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 152-02-3 (Levallorphan)
  • 353613BU4U
  • Morphinan-3-ol, 17-(2-propenyl)-
  • Naloxiphan

Pharmacological Action(s)

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  • French

  • 152-02-3 (Levallorphan)
  • 353613BU4U
  • Morphinan-3-ol, 17-(2-propenyl)-

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RXPKTH60-K

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