Dextropropoxifeno

Dextropropoxifeno Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Dextropropoxifeno is an opioid analgesic manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. It is used in the symptomatic treatment of mild pain. It displays antitussive and local anaesthetic actions. Due to the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and overdose, possibly leading to death, dextropropoxyphene has been withdrawn from the market in Europe and the United States. The drug is often referred to as the general form, "propoxyphene", however only the dextro-isomer (dextropropoxyphene) has any analgesic effect. The levo-isomer appears to exhibit a very limited antitussive effect.

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.

Trade Name Dextropropoxifeno
Generic Dextropropoxyphene
Dextropropoxyphene Other Names d-Propoxyphene, Destropropossifene, Dextropropoxifeno, Dextropropoxyphen, Dextropropoxyphène, Dextropropoxyphene, Dextropropoxyphenum, Dextroproxifeno, Propoxyphene
Type
Formula C22H29NO2
Weight Average: 339.4712
Monoisotopic: 339.219829177
Groups Approved, Illicit, Investigational, Withdrawn
Therapeutic Class
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Dextropropoxifeno
Dextropropoxifeno

Uses

Dextropropoxifeno is an opioid analgesic used to treat mild to moderate pain.

For the relief of mild to moderate pain.

Dextropropoxifeno is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Pain

How Dextropropoxifeno works

Propoxyphene acts as a weak agonist at OP1, OP2, and OP3 opiate receptors within the central nervous system (CNS). Propoxyphene primarily affects OP3 receptors, which are coupled with G-protein receptors and function as modulators, both positive and negative, of synaptic transmission via G-proteins that activate effector proteins. Binding of the opiate stimulates the exchange of GTP for GDP on the G-protein complex. As the effector system is adenylate cyclase and cAMP located at the inner surface of the plasma membrane, opioids decrease intracellular cAMP by inhibiting adenylate cyclase. Subsequently, the release of nociceptive neurotransmitters such as substance P, GABA, dopamine, acetylcholine, and noradrenaline is inhibited. Opioids such as propoxyphene also inhibit the release of vasopressin, somatostatin, insulin, and glucagon. Opioids close N-type voltage-operated calcium channels (OP2-receptor agonist) and open calcium-dependent inwardly rectifying potassium channels (OP3 and OP1 receptor agonist). This results in hyperpolarization and reduced neuronal excitability.

Toxicity

Coma, respiratory depression, circulatory collapse, and pulmonary edema. Seizures occur more frequently in patients with propoxyphene intoxication than in those with opiate intoxication. LD50=230mg/kg (orally in rat, Emerson)

Food Interaction

  • Avoid alcohol.
  • Take with or without food. Food does not significantly affect absorption.

Volume of Distribution

  • 16 L/kg

Half Life

6-12 hours

Clearance

  • 2.6 L/min

Elimination Route

The major route of metabolism is cytochrome CYP3A4 mediated N-demethylation to norpropoxyphene, which is excreted by the kidneys. In 48 hours, approximately 20% to 25% of the administered dose of propoxyphene is excreted via the urine, most of which is free or conjugated norpropoxyphene.

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