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Tapentadol hydrochloride: A novel analgesic

Authors :
Dewan Roshan Singh
Kusha Nag
Akshaya N Shetti
N Krishnaveni
Source :
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, Vol 7, Iss 3, Pp 322-326 (2013)
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2013.

Abstract

Tapentadol is a novel, centrally acting analgesic with dual mechanism of action, combining mu-opioid receptor agonism with noradrenaline reuptake inhibition in the same molecule. It has an improved side effect profile when compared to opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The dual mechanism of action makes Tapentadol a useful analgesic to treat acute, chronic, and neuropathic pain.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1658354X
Volume :
7
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.17c3868a9a77401ea8a74c5a2f6f75a1
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/1658-354X.115319