levorphanol (Levo-Dromoran)

Introduction

Tradename: Levo-Dromoran. DEA-controlled substance: class 2.

Dosage

2-4 mg PO/SC every 6 hours

Tabs: 2 mg.

Pharmacokinetics

• onset of action 10-60 minutes (oral)
• duration of action 6-8 hours

elimination via liver

1/2life = 13 hours

protein binding = 50 %

Laboratory

• specimen: serum
• methods: GLC, GC-MS, RIA, EIA

Mechanism of action

opiate

More general terms

• opiate
• opioid receptor agonist (narcotic)

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=8918
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=6467
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=64653
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=64654
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=260127
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=64652