Tilidine
Tilidine is a synthetic opioid analgesic that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is a prodrug, meaning it is converted into its active form, nortilidine, in the body. Tilidine is typically administered orally in combination with naloxone, an opioid antagonist, to deter intravenous misuse. The addition of naloxone is intended to block the euphoric effects of tilidine if it is injected, while not interfering with its analgesic effects when taken orally.
Tilidine is metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine. The onset of action is usually
Common side effects of tilidine include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and constipation. More serious side effects,