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Phenoperidine
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Definition
: A narcotic analgesic partly metabolized to meperidine in the liver. It is similar to morphine in action and used for neuroleptanalgesia, usually with droperidol.
Pharmacological Action
Analgesics, Opioid
;
Narcotics
Other names
R1406; R 1406; Hydrochloride, Phenoperidine; R-
1406; Phenoperidine Hydrochloride; Operidine; Lealgin; Fenoperidine