Synonyms: (-) 3-hydroxy-N-methylmorphinan | Levo-Dromoran® | levorphanol hydrochloride | levorphanol tartrate
levorphanol is an approved drug (FDA (1953))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Levorphanol is an opioid analgesic. Chemically it is the levorotatory optical isomer of racemorphan (PubChem CID 3918).
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Used to treat moderate to severe pain, including potentially, neuropathic pain [3]. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
Levorphanol is a μ opioid receptor agonist. Activation of this receptor on central nervous system neurons inhibits intracellular adenylate cyclase. Downstream this leads to reduced calcium influx via membrane calcium channels, and increased potassium permeability by opening membrane potassium channels. This ultimately leads to hyperpolarization of the cell membrane potential and suppression of action potential transmission of ascending pain pathways. Antagonist activity at NMDA receptors may be useful in the treatment of neuropathic pain which is unresponsive to other pain medications [3]. |
External links |
For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com |