Butorphanol
Butorphanol
Butorphanol (/bjuːˈtɔːrfənɒl/) is a morphinan-type synthetic agonist–antagonist opioid of the phenanthrene class. It is primarily used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain, as well as for sedation in specific medical procedures.
Etymology
The term "Butorphanol" is derived from a combination of the words "Butane" and "Orphanol". "Butane" is a reference to the butyl group in its chemical structure, and "Orphanol" is a reference to the morphinan chemical structure.
Usage
Butorphanol is used for the relief of moderate to severe pain. It can also be used as a preoperative or preanesthetic medication to sedate patients and reduce pain before surgery or other medical procedures. It is also used in veterinary medicine for the same purposes.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Butorphanol include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. More serious side effects can include respiratory depression, hypotension, and dependency.
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 (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine, and many others.
- Agonist–antagonist: A type of drug that acts as an agonist (a substance which initiates a physiological response when combined with a receptor) on some receptors in the body, and as an antagonist (a substance which interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another) on others.
- Morphinan: A chemical compound that serves as the core of a large chemical family of broad-spectrum opioid analgesics.
- Phenanthrene: A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon composed of three fused benzene rings.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Butorphanol
- Wikipedia's article - Butorphanol
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