Eptazocine
Eptazocine
Eptazocine (pronounced: ep-ta-zo-cine) is a pharmacological agent that belongs to the benzomorphan class of opioid analgesics.
Etymology
The term "Eptazocine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a benzomorphan derivative. The prefix "ep" is derived from the Greek word "epi" meaning "upon", "azo" is a common term in organic chemistry referring to a type of functional group, and "cine" is a common suffix used in pharmaceutical nomenclature.
Pharmacology
Eptazocine is a mixed agonist-antagonist opioid, meaning it can both activate and block opioid receptors. It is primarily used for the relief of moderate to severe pain. Like other opioids, Eptazocine can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and respiratory depression.
Related Terms
- Opioid: A class of drugs that includes the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, and many others.
- Benzomorphan: A chemical compound structure that is used as the base for many opioid drugs.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Agonist: A substance which initiates a physiological response when combined with a receptor.
- Antagonist: A substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eptazocine
- Wikipedia's article - Eptazocine
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