Eptazocine

Eptazocine is a benzomorphan derivative used as an analgesic. It is an opioid agonist-antagonist of the kappa opioid receptor which is used clinically in the treatment of pain. It has psychotomimetic effects.

Pharmacology

Eptazocine is a kappa opioid receptor agonist. It is related in structure to the opioid mixed agonist-antagonist pentazocine, although its effects are somewhat different.

Clinical use

Eptazocine is used as an analgesic, and is often used in the treatment of pain. It has a rapid onset of action and a short duration of effect.

Side effects

The side effects of eptazocine are similar to those of other opioids and include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and sedation. In addition, it can cause psychotomimetic effects such as hallucinations and delusions, which are thought to be due to its action on the kappa opioid receptor.

See also

• Opioid
• Kappa opioid receptor
• Pentazocine
• Analgesic

References

Eptazocine Resources
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