Pantopon
Pantopon
Pantopon (pronounced pan-toh-pon) is a narcotic analgesic compound containing all of the alkaloids found in opium, in their natural proportions. It is used in medicine as a painkiller.
Etymology
The term "Pantopon" is derived from the Greek words "pan" meaning "all" and "opon" meaning "work". This refers to the drug's ability to work on all aspects of pain.
Usage
Pantopon is used in the treatment of severe pain, such as that experienced by cancer patients. It is also used in the management of acute and chronic pain. It is administered by injection, usually under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Related Terms
- Opium: A narcotic drug obtained from the unripe seed pods of the opium poppy. It contains several alkaloids, including morphine and codeine.
- Alkaloid: A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms. This group also includes some related compounds with neutral and even weakly acidic properties.
- Analgesic: A class of drugs used to relieve pain. They work by blocking pain signals from reaching the brain.
- Narcotic: A drug that relieves pain, induces sleep, and may alter mood or behavior. Narcotics can be addictive.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pantopon
- Wikipedia's article - Pantopon
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