Preferred Name

Propoxyphene, (+/-)-

Synonyms
Definitions

A racemic mixture of propoxyphene, a synthetic opiate agonist with narcotic analgesic activity. The analgesic effect of propoxyphene is due to its d-isomer, dextropropoxyphene, which bind to opiate receptors, primarily the OP3 receptor located within the central nervous system (CNS). Mediated through G-protein coupled OP3 receptors and cAMP signaling, the release of nociceptive neurotransmitters such as substance P, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), dopamine, acetylcholine, and noradrenaline is inhibited. Propoxyphene also inhibits the release of vasopressin, somatostatin, insulin and glucagon and close N-type voltage-operated calcium channels and open calcium-dependent inwardly rectifying potassium channels. This results in hyperpolarization and reduced neuronal excitability.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C61711

CAS_Registry

2621-61-6

Chemical_Formula

C22H29NO2

code

C61711

Contributing_Source

FDA

definition

A racemic mixture of propoxyphene, a synthetic opiate agonist with narcotic analgesic activity. The analgesic effect of propoxyphene is due to its d-isomer, dextropropoxyphene, which bind to opiate receptors, primarily the OP3 receptor located within the central nervous system (CNS). Mediated through G-protein coupled OP3 receptors and cAMP signaling, the release of nociceptive neurotransmitters such as substance P, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), dopamine, acetylcholine, and noradrenaline is inhibited. Propoxyphene also inhibits the release of vasopressin, somatostatin, insulin and glucagon and close N-type voltage-operated calcium channels and open calcium-dependent inwardly rectifying potassium channels. This results in hyperpolarization and reduced neuronal excitability.

FDA_UNII_Code

II2G62OV6F

in_subset

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C63923

label

Propoxyphene, (+/-)-

Legacy Concept Name

DL-Propoxyphene

Preferred_Name

Propoxyphene, (+/-)-

prefixIRI

NCIT:C61711

prefLabel

Propoxyphene, (+/-)-

Semantic_Type

Pharmacologic Substance

UMLS_CUI

C1880235

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C67413

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C241

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