Dimenoxadol

Dimenoxadol is a synthetic opioid analgesic with a structure related to methadone. It was developed in the 1950s during research into analogues of pethidine and was assessed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime but was not included on their list of substances under international control, probably because it was not used in medicine or veterinary medicine.

Pharmacology

Dimenoxadol has similar effects to other opioids, and produces analgesia, sedation and euphoria. Side effects can include itching, nausea, respiratory depression and constipation, among others.

Chemistry

Dimenoxadol is a member of the class of compounds known as diphenylacetic acid derivatives. It is related to other opioid drugs such as methadone and propoxyphene.

Legal status

Dimenoxadol is not currently under international control. It is not listed in the schedules set out by the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs from 1961 nor the Convention on Psychotropic Substances from 1971.

See also

• List of opioids
• Opioid epidemic

References

Dimenoxadol Resources
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