(l)-Propoxyphene

(l)-Propoxyphene Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

(l)-Propoxyphene is a stereoisomer of propoxyphene in the form of 2S, 3R enantiomer. It was sold as an antitussive, but it was removed from the market in the 70s. (l)-Propoxyphene was developed by Lilly and FDA approved on March 21st, 1962. This drug presented different dosages and it was administered as a capsule or suspension.

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• (l)-Propoxyphene
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	(l)-Propoxyphene
Generic	Levopropoxyphene
Levopropoxyphene Other Names	(l)-Propoxyphene, levopropoxifeno, Levopropoxyphene
Type
Formula	C22H29NO2
Weight	Average: 339.479 Monoisotopic: 339.219829178
Groups	Withdrawn
Therapeutic Class
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Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

(l)-Propoxyphene was used as an antitussive. An antitussive is a medication often recommended for the treatment of cough and associated respiratory tract disorders. Its enantiomer, dextropropoxyphene, presents an analgesic effect.

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