Butorphanol is classified as Mixed opioid agonist–antagonist (predominantly κ-agonist; partial μ-agonist/antagonist). It belongs to the Morphinan opioid (synthetic morphinan derivative) chemical class.
Butorfanoli molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Stadol, Butorphanolum, LEVO-BC-2627
Classification
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Effects
Pain Relief
Sedation
Nausea
Sweating
Itching
Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Euphoria
Anxiety
Confusion
Drowsiness
Introspection Enhancement
Closed Eye Visuals
Routes of Administration
Insufflated
Dosage
Heavy: ≥3.5 mg
Light: 0.5–1 mg
Common: 1–2 mg
Strong: 2–3 mg
Threshold: 0.25 mg
Duration
Onset: 0.17-0.5 h
Peak: 0.5-1.5 h
Offset: 1-2 h
After Effects: 2-6 h
Total Duration: 2-6 h
Intravenous
Dosage
Heavy: ≥2.5 mg
Light: 0.5 mg
Common: 1 mg
Strong: 1.5–2 mg
Threshold: 0.25 mg
Duration
Onset: 0.02-0.05 h
Peak: 0.5-1 h
Offset: 1-2 h
After Effects: 2-4 h
Total Duration: 2-4 h
Intramuscular
Dosage
Heavy: ≥4 mg
Light: 1 mg
Common: 2 mg
Strong: 3 mg
Threshold: 0.5 mg
Duration
Onset: 0.17-0.5 h
Peak: 0.5-1.5 h
Offset: 1-2 h
After Effects: 2-6 h
Total Duration: 3-6 h
Oral
Dosage
Heavy: ≥20 mg
Light: 6 mg
Common: 8–12 mg
Strong: 16 mg
Threshold: 4 mg
Duration
Onset: 0.5-1 h
Peak: 1-2 h
Offset: 1-2 h
After Effects: 2-6 h
Total Duration: 3-6 h
Harm Reduction
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Sources
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Butorphanol - DrugsPRO aineopas
Butorphanol: Butorphanol is classified as Mixed opioid agonist–antagonist (predominantly κ-agonist; partial μ-agonist/antagonist). It belongs to the Morphinan opioid (synthetic morphinan derivative) chemical class.