Pharmacologic Substance
pirinitramide
Definitions related to pirinitramide:
  • (piritramide) A diphenylpropylamine and opioid receptor agonist, with analgesic activity. Upon administration, piritramide binds to and activates mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thereby mimicking the effects of endogenous opioids and producing analgesic relief.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A diphenylpropylamine with intense narcotic analgesic activity of long duration. It is a derivative of MEPERIDINE with similar activity and usage.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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