Synonyms: BN-200 | CG-5503 | Nucynta® | Palexia®
tapentadol is an approved drug (FDA (2008))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: The marketed formulation contains tapentadol hydrochloride (PubChem CID 9838021).
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Tapentadol is approved to treat moderate to severe pain. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Tapentadol functions as a μ-opioid receptor agonist and as an inhibitor of norepinephrine reuptake via the norepinephrine transporter (NET) [1-2]. It is hypothesised that combining μ-opioid receptor agonist activity with enhanced monoamine activity (eg by inhibiting NET) additively/synergistically enhances the analgesic efficacy of selectve μ-opioid receptor agonists and may reduce their side effects [2] . |
External links ![]() |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |