diprenorphine

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What does diprenorphine mean?

An opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of superpotent opioid analgesics, such as etorphine and carfentanil, that are used for tranquilizing large animals in veterinary medicine.

Where does diprenorphine come from?

Blend of dihydro + cyprenorphine.

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