Butorphanol
A mixed opioid agonist-antagonist analgesic used for moderate-to-severe pain, including migraine headaches and labor pain. It activates kappa opioid receptors while acting as a partial antagonist at mu receptors, providing pain relief with a lower risk of physical dependence than pure mu agonists. It is available as a nasal spray and injectable solution.
Molekularmasse
327,5000 g/mol
LogP
3,80
TPSA
43,70 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
Bestanden
Therapeutische Bereiche
Wirkmechanismus
Binds to mu (μ), kappa (κ), and/or delta (δ) opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system, mimicking endogenous endorphins. Activation of these G-protein-coupled receptors inhibits pain signal transmission and modulates the emotional response to pain.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Binds to mu (μ), kappa (κ), and/or delta (δ) opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system, mimicking endogenous endorphins. Activation of these G-protein-coupled receptors inhibits pain signal transmission …
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
Oc1ccc2c(c1)[C@@]13CCCC[C@@]1(O)[C@@H](C2)N(CC1CCC1)CC3
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H29NO2/c23-17-7-6-16-12-19-21(24)9-2-1-8-20(21,18(16)13-17)10-11-22(19)14-15-4-3-5-15/h6-7,13,15,19,23-24H,1-5,8-12,14H2/t19-,20+,21-/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C21H29NO2
HBD / HBA
2 / 3
Rotierbare Bindungen
2
Schwere Atome
24
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
A mixed opioid agonist-antagonist analgesic used for moderate-to-severe pain, including migraine headaches and labor pain. It activates kappa opioid receptors while acting as a partial antagonist at mu receptors, providing pain relief with a lower risk of physical dependence than pure mu agonists. It is available as a nasal spray and injectable solution.
Binds to mu (μ), kappa (κ), and/or delta (δ) opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system, mimicking endogenous endorphins. Activation of these G-protein-coupled receptors inhibits pain signal transmission and modulates the emotional response to pain.
Yes, Butorphanol is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL33986. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5361092. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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