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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-Ring > Morphinans > Benzomorphans > Pentazocine

Preferred term

Pentazocine  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Fortral
  • Hydrochloride, Pentazocine
  • Lactate, Pentazocine
  • Lexir
  • Pentazocine Hydrochloride
  • Pentazocine Lactate
  • Talwin

Scope note

  • The first mixed agonist-antagonist analgesic to be marketed. It is an agonist at the kappa and sigma opioid receptors and has a weak antagonist action at the mu receptor. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1991, p97)

History note

  • 66(64)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010423

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