Levopropoxifeno

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

Levopropoxifeno 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. Levopropoxifeno 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.

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

Uses

Levopropoxifeno 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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