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Promedol
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Definition
: A narcotic analgesic similar to MEPERIDINE; it exists in four stereoisomers, two of which, the beta (isopromedol) and the gamma (trimeperidine) are active.
Pharmacological Action
Analgesics, Opioid
;
Narcotics
Other names
Trimeperidine; Isopromedol; Dimethylmeperidine
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
1,2,6-
trimethyl-
4-
phenyl-
4-
propionoxypiperidine
0
Promedol/*analogs & derivatives.
J Pharm Pharmacol 1986;38(8):611