Levophenacylmorphan Explained

Levophenacylmorphan is a morphinan derivative that acts as an opioid agonist. It has potent analgesic effects and is around 10x more potent than morphine.^[1] Adverse effects associated with its use are those of the opioids as a whole, including pruritus, nausea, respiratory depression, euphoria and development of tolerance and dependence to its effects.^[2]

See also

• 3-Hydroxymorphinan
• Levorphanol
• Norlevorphanol
• Phenomorphan

Notes and References

1. May E, Eddy N . Communications . A New Potent Synthetic Analgesic . The Journal of Organic Chemistry . February 1959 . 24 . 2 . 294–5 . 10.1021/jo01084a655 .
2. Fraser HF, Isbell H . Human pharmacology and addiction liabilities of phenazocine and levophenacylmorphan. . Bulletin on Narcotics . January 1960 . 12 . 2 . 15–23 .