Pentazocine
The first mixed agonist-antagonist analgesic to be marketed. It is an agonist at the kappa and sigma opioid receptors and has a weak antagonist action at the mu receptor. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1991, p97)
Year introduced: 1966(1964)
PubMed search builder options
Subheadings:
Tree Number(s): D03.132.577.249.106.700, D04.615.723.795.106.700
MeSH Unique ID: D010423
Registry Number: RP4A60D26L
Entry Terms:
- Talwin
- Fortral
- Pentazocine Lactate
- Lactate, Pentazocine
- Pentazocine Hydrochloride
- Hydrochloride, Pentazocine
- Lexir
Pharmacologic Action: