A narcotic analgesic with a long onset and duration of action. It is used mainly in the treatment of narcotic dependence. [PubChem] |
Categories | Narcotics Analgesics, Opioid
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Synonyms | Acetilmetadol [inn-spanish] Acetylmethadol Acetylmethadolum [inn-latin] Betamethadol
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indication
Used mainly in the treatment of narcotic dependence.
pharmacology
Methadyl Acetate is a narcotic analgesic with a long onset and duration of action. The drug decreases a patients opioid use by preventing opioid withdrawal and in how it can mimic some of the effects of opioids.
mechanism of action
Methadyl Acetate is primarily a mu-type opioid receptor agonist. It functions similarily to methadone.