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Methadone

CHEBI:CHEBI_6807

Definition

A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dextromethadone and levomethadone. It is a opioid analgesic which is used as a painkiller and as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C21H27NO
Molecular Mass
309.453
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • (+-)-methadone
  • (6RS)-6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-one
  • (RS)-methadone
  • dl-methadone
  • metadona
  • methadone
  • methadonum
  • rac-6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-one
  • rac-6-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenyl-3-heptanone
  • racemic methadone

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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Wikipedia:Methadone
DRON_00010000
6813
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CHEBI:6807

Additional References

Wikipedia:Methadone

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Additional Attributes

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METHADOSE DISPERSIBLE
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ANDA212094
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Opioid Agonist [EPC]
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CII
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METHADONE
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