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Alphaprodine MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Alphaprodine
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.621.040
Unique ID
D000522
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000522
Scope Note
An opioid analgesic chemically related to and with an action resembling that of MEPERIDINE, but more rapid in onset and of shorter duration. It has been used in obstetrics, as pre-operative medication, for minor surgical procedures, and for dental procedures. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1067)
Entry Term(s)
Alphaprodine Hydrochloride
Nisentil
Prodine
Pharm Action
Analgesics, Opioid
Narcotics
Registry Numbers
001O2254AC
0
CO51Q2EI5Z
Related Numbers
561-78-4
77-20-3
CO51Q2EI5Z
CAS Type 1 Name
4-Piperidinol, 1,3-dimethyl-4-phenyl-, propanoate (ester), cis-
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65(64)
Date Introduced
1965/01/01
Last Updated
2016/05/27
Alphaprodine Preferred
Nisentil Narrower
Prodine Broader
Alphaprodine Hydrochloride Narrower
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