ChEBI: Levopropoxyphene is a 1-benzyl-3-(dimethylamino)-2-methyl-1-phenylpropyl propanoate. It has a role as an antitussive. It is an enantiomer of a dextropropoxyphene.
Brand name
Novrad(Lilly).
Biological Functions
Levopropoxyphene is the L-isomer of the analgesic agonist
dextropropoxyphene. Levopropoxyphene is only
mildly antitussive and is rarely used. It has no CNS effects.
Side effects include dizziness and nausea. It is
available as the napsylate derivative (Novrad) and is
taken orally in the form of a liquid or less frequently as
a capsule.
levopropoxyphene Preparation Products And Raw materials