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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.
Foreign brand name:Dipidolor
Code name:R 3365
Chemical structure:(1,4'-bipiperidine)-4'-carboxamide, 1'-(3-cyano-3,3-diphenylpropyl)-
1'-(3-cyano-3,3-diphenylpropyl)-(1,4'-bipiperidine)-4'-carboxamide
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