Desmetramadol
Desmetramadol
Desmetramadol (pronounced: des-met-ra-ma-dol) is a pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of pain. It is the active metabolite of tramadol, a more commonly known opioid medication.
Etymology
The term "Desmetramadol" is derived from its parent drug, "Tramadol". The prefix "Des-" is often used in pharmacology to indicate the removal of a methyl group, hence "Desmetramadol" signifies "Tramadol" without a methyl group.
Pharmacology
Desmetramadol is a centrally acting synthetic analgesic of the benzenoid class. It is structurally related to the opioids and acts as a prodrug to them. It is primarily used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain, including acute and chronic conditions.
Related Terms
- Tramadol: The parent drug from which Desmetramadol is derived.
- Opioid: A class of drugs that includes Desmetramadol, used to treat pain.
- Analgesic: A type of medication used to relieve pain, including Desmetramadol.
- Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug. Desmetramadol is a prodrug of the opioids.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Desmetramadol
- Wikipedia's article - Desmetramadol
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