- Levallorphan Tartrate blocks opioid receptors, counteracting morphine-like effects effectively.
- It is an opioid antagonist used to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression.
Chemical Formula:
- C₁₉H₂₅NO·C₄H₆O₆
Mechanism of Levallorphan Tartrate:
- μ-opioid receptor antagonist
- Partial κ-agonist
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Uses of Levallorphan Tartrate:
- Reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression
- Anesthesia adjunct (historical use with pethidine)
Side Effects:
- Dysphoria
- Confusion
- Tachycardia
- Hallucinations
Notes:
- Similar to nalorphine but more potent
- Also largely replaced by naloxone
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