TAPENTADOL HCl
new painkilling drug from the group of opioidsSTRONGER PAIN REACTION THAN TRAMADOL
TAPENTADOL HCl (CAS 175591-09-0) is a centrally acting opioid analgesic in the benzenoid class with a dual mode of action as an agonist of the μ-opioid receptor and as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
THERAPEUTIC INDICATION: ANALGESIC
- Moderate to severe pain for both acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Control of pain due to diabetic neuropathy when around-the-clock opioid medication is required
- Although not indicated for non-diabetic neuropathic pain, it is often used off-label for this purpose
MARKET INFORMATION
Originator: GRÜNENTHAL PHARMA in conjunction with JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Trade names: NUCYNTA®, PALEXIA®, TAPAL®
YOUR ADVANTAGES
- Stronger pain reaction than Tramadol HCl
- Lower interaction potential, as it triggers fewer serotonergic effects and forms no active metabolites
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