Levorphanol

Products

In many countries, no finished drug products containing levorphanol are on the market. In other countries, products are registered.

Structure and properties

Levorphanol (C17H23NO, Mr = 257.4 g/mol) is present in the drug as levorphanol tartrate, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It is an opioid and a derivative of morphine.

Effects

Levorphanol has analgesic properties. The effects are due to binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system.

Indications

For the treatment of severe pain.

Abuse

Like other opioids, levorphanol can be abused as a psychoactive intoxicant.