Anileridine

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Anileridine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
ethyl 1-[2-(4-aminophenyl)ethyl]- 4-phenyl-piperidine-4-carboxylate
Identifiers
Chemical data
Formula C22H28N2O2 
Mol. mass 352.47 g/mol
Physical data
Melt. point 83 Â°C (181 Â°F)
Pharmacokinetic data
Therapeutic considerations
Routes Tablets, injection

Anileridine (trade name Leritine) is a synthetic opioid and strong analgesic medication. Anileridine is no longer manufactured in the US or Canada[1].

[edit] Administration

As tablets or injection.

[edit] Pharmacokinetics

Anileridine usually takes effect within 15 minutes of either oral or intravenous administration, and lasts 2–3 hours[2]. It is mostly metabolized by the liver.

[edit] References

^ Discontinued Prescription Drug Products, Canadian Pharmacists' Association. Accessed July 28, 2008. ^ Anileridine Consumer Information, MedicineNet. Accessed July 28, 2008.