Etorphine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
A narcotic analgesic morphinan used as a sedative in veterinary practice. In certain countries, etorphine is classified as a Schedule 1 drug and hence, in these countries, it can be used legally only by health professionals and for research purposes. Etorphine is only available to the patients under an official prescription. In the US, Etorphine is listed as a Schedule I drug, although Etorphine hydrochloride is classified as Schedule II.
Etorphine is a synthetic cousin of morphine and 40,000 times more powerful.
| Trade Name | Etorphine |
| Generic | Etorphine |
| Etorphine Other Names | etorfina, Etorphine, Etorphinum |
| Type | |
| Formula | C25H33NO4 |
| Weight | Average: 411.5338 Monoisotopic: 411.240958549 |
| Groups | Illicit, Vet approved |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Etorphine is only available for its use in veterinary. This main usage is related to the immobilization of large mammals.
How Etorphine works
Etorphine is an agonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors. It also has a weak affinity for the ORL1 nociceptin/orphanin FQ receptor.
