Chemical formula: C₂₂H₂₉NO₂ Molecular mass: 339.471 g/mol PubChem compound: 10100
Propoxyphene, a synthetic opiate agonist, is structurally similar to methadone. Its general pharmacologic properties are those of the opiates as a group. The analgesic effect of propoxyphene is due to the d-isomer, dextropropoxyphene. It binds to the opiate receptors and leads to a decrease of the perception of pain stimuli. Propoxyphene possesses little to no antitussive activity and no antipyretic action.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N02AC04 | Dextropropoxyphene | N Nervous system → N02 Analgesics → N02A Opioids → N02AC Diphenylpropylamine derivatives |
Dextropropoxyphene is an active ingredient of these brands:
South Africa (ZA)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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