Nalbuphine

Generic Name
Nalbuphine
Brand Names
-
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H27NO4
CAS Number
20594-83-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
L2T84IQI2K
Background

A narcotic used as a pain medication. It appears to be an agonist at kappa opioid receptors and an antagonist or partial agonist at mu opioid receptors. Nalbuphine is the only opioid analgesic that is not a controlled substance in the United States.

Indication

For the relief of moderate to severe pain.

Associated Conditions
Severe Pain, Moderate Pain, Obstetrical analgesia therapy
Associated Therapies
Perioperative analgesia, Obstetric analgesia
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