Benzomorphan
Benzomorphan
Benzomorphan (/bɛnˈzoʊmɔːrfən/) is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzomorphans. It is a type of opioid and analgesic used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain.
Etymology
The term "Benzomorphan" is derived from its chemical structure, which consists of a benzene ring (benzo-) attached to a morphinan structure (-morphan). The morphinan structure is a common feature in many opioids, hence the name.
Related Terms
- Opioid: A class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine, and many others.
- Analgesic: A type of medication used to relieve pain.
- Benzene: A colorless, sweet-smelling chemical that is used in making a wide variety of chemical products.
- Morphinan: A type of chemical structure found in many opioids.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Benzomorphan
- Wikipedia's article - Benzomorphan
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