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nefopam hydrochloride

The hydrochloride salt form of nefopam, a centrally-acting, non-opioid benzoxazocine with analgesic activity. The mechanism of action through which nefopam exerts its analgesic effects is, as of yet, largely unknown but may involve inhibition of serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline reuptake.

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Chemical structure:	1-ethyl-3-hydroxy-1-methylpyrrolidinium .alpha.-cyclopentylphenylacetate 3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-5-methyl-1-phenyl-1H-2,5-benzoxazocine hydrochloride

nefopam hydrochloride

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