Diprenorphine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
A narcotic antagonist similar in action to naloxone. It is used to remobilize animals after etorphine neuroleptanalgesia and is considered a specific antagonist to etorphine. [PubChem]
| Trade Name | Diprenorphine |
| Generic | Diprenorphine |
| Diprenorphine Other Names | Diprenorfin, Diprenorphine |
| Type | |
| Formula | C26H35NO4 |
| Weight | Average: 425.569 Monoisotopic: 425.256608611 |
| Groups | Illicit, Vet approved |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Diprenorphine is indicated to reverse the effects of powerful opioids including etorphine and carfentanil, often used for tranquilizing large animals. This drug is not approved for use in humans.
How Diprenorphine works
Diprenorphine binds approximately equally to the three subtypes of opioid receptorsand antagonizes them.
