Chemical formula: C₂₁H₂₇NO Molecular mass: 309.453 g/mol PubChem compound: 22267
Levomethadone is a fully synthetic opioid analgesic which, as a basic diphenylmethane derivative, can be structurally derived from morphine. Bradycardia, hypotension, bronchoconstriction and antidiuresis are among the pharmacological effects of levomethadone, in addition to other classical opioid effects such as sedation, euphoria and miosis.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| N07BC05 | Levomethadone | N Nervous system → N07 Other nervous system drugs → N07B Drugs used in addictive disorders → N07BC Drugs used in opioid dependence |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEVOMETHADONE Tablets | European Medicines Agency (EU) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Levomethadone is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
Croatia (HR)
Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)
Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
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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