Title: Papaveretum
CAS Registry Number: 8002-76-4
Additional Names: "Concentrated opium"
Trademarks: Omnopon (Roche); Pantopon (Roche)
Literature References: A mixture of the hydrochlorides of the opium alkaloids in their approximate natural proportions. Contains approx 50% morphine, 3% codeine, 20% noscapine, and 5% papaverine. Exhibits biological action of morphine and other alkaloids present in opium. Clinical evaluation in intravenous analgesia: J. A. Catling et al., Br. Med. J. 281, 478 (1980).
Properties: Yellowish-gray, cryst powder. Freely sol in water.
NOTE: This is a controlled substance (opium derivative): 21 CFR, 1308.12.
Therap-Cat: Analgesic (narcotic).
Keywords: Analgesic (Narcotic). |