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Pentazocine Hydrochloride

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Pentazocine Hydrochloride Definition

The hydrochloride salt form of pentazocine, a benzomorphan narcotic agonist-antagonist. Pentazocine hydrochloride binds to and activates kappa- and sigma-opioid receptors, resulting in sedation and analgesia. In addition, this agent antagonizes the mu-receptor. Pentazocine hydrochloride partially reverses opiate-induced cardiovascular, respiratory, and behavioral depression.

Pentazocine Hydrochloride Synonyms

Pentazocine Hydrochloride, 2,6-Methano-3-benzazocin-8-ol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydro-6,11-dimethyl-3-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-, Hydrochloride, (2R,6R,11R)-rel-, PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE, Talwin

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