Methorphinan

Also known as: Levorphanal tartrate

Drug #1384

Methorphinan Apotent opoid analgesic used in management to severe pain.

Primary Characteristics

Methorphinan is also known as Levorphanal tartrate.

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenanthrene.

pK_a: 8.2 · Solubility in Water: 1g in 50ml · Solubility in Alcohol: 1g in 120ml · Non-proprietary name: Methorphinan.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

None recorded.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Dosage

Methorphinan's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
3 mg	3 mg	—		frequency could be 3-4 times a day.Maintanace
2 mg	2 mg	—	PO	frequency could be 2-4 times a day.Initial
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Methorphinan produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Respiratory depression. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

Methorphinan is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Anxiety, dizziness, Headache, Light headedness, Nausea, Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

Methorphan should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation. It should be used with cauiton in patients with any pre-existing lungs disease, asthma, emphysema or if have any allergy.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Methorphinan should be stored Syrup, Elixir.

Drug Classification

1.25.2.3 — Cough sedatives