<chemical> A narcotic analgesic structurally related to methadone. Only the dextro-isomer has an analgesic effect; the levo-isomer appears to exert an antitussive effect. ... Pharmacological action: analgesics, opioid, antitussive agents, narcotics. ... Chemical name: Benzeneethanol, alpha-(2-(dimethylamino)-1-methylethyl)-alpha-phenyl-, prop... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(pro-pok´sĭ-fēn) an opioid analgesic administered orally as the hydrochloride and napsylate salts; called also dextropropoxyphene. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001