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Methotrimeprazine (Levoprome)

JAMA. 1968;204(2):161-162.

Abstract
Methotrimeprazine is an effective nonnarcotic analgesic that is administered only by intramuscular injection. This drug is about one half as potent as morphine on a milligram basis and appears to cause less respiratory depression. However, because it may produce profound orthostatic hypotension and marked sedation, the use of methotrimeprazine is limited to nonambulatory patients.

Footnotes
Scientific data on methotrimeprazine were supplied to the Council by Lederle Laboratories Division, Pearl River, NY.

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