Tapentadol HCL is a NON NARCOTIC analgesic used in the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain . Tapentadol is a centrally acting analgesic with a dual mode of action as an agonist
at mu opioid receptors and as a Nor epinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Tapentadol inhibits the reuptake of Nor epinephrine, which possibly has an analgesic effect.
Molecular structure :
CAS Number:
175591-09-0
Molecular formula:
C14H24NOCl
Application:
Analgesic
Advantage:
It is a NON NARCOTIC Analgesic
Shows lower Gastrointestinal Side effects
Tapentadol is 3-4 times more potent than Tramadol.
Tapentadol has broad range of analgesic activities.
Tapentadol is non racemic, hence do not exert polymorphism.
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