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Meptazinol
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Definition
: A narcotic antagonist with analgesic properties. It is used for the control of moderate to severe pain.
Pharmacological Action
Analgesics, Opioid
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Narcotic Antagonists
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Narcotics
Other names
WY22811; WY 22811; WY-
22811; Shire Brand of Meptazinol Hydrochloride; Riemser Brand of Meptazinol Hydrochloride; Meptid; Meptazinol Hydrochloride; Cahill May Roberts Brand of Meptazinol Hydrochlori
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Drugs
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N-
desmethylmeptazinol
59263-75-1
Meptazinol/*analogs & derivatives.
J Chromatogr B Biomed Appl 1995 Jan 20;663(2):315-26
N-
methylmeptazinol
103939-92-0
Meptazinol/*analogs & derivatives.
Br J Pharmacol 1986;88(3):689