Analgesic composition
AssigneeOrtho Pharmaceutical Corporation
InventorsRobert J. Capetola, John L. McGuire
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Abstract
An analgesic composition comprising a mixture of a centrally-acting analgesic compound and .alpha.-methyl-4-[2-thienylcarbonyl] benzene acetic acid is described. Enhancement of the analgesic effect is observed in the combination.
Claims6
A method of controlling pain in mammals which comprises administering to a mammal an effective amount of a composition comprising from about 10 to 600 mg of a-methyl-4-[2-thienylcarbonyl)benzene acetic acid and from about 1 to 80 mg of a centrally-acting analgesic selected from codeine, and butorphanol.
A composition useful in controlling pain in mammals comprising in combination from about 1 to 80 mg of a centrally-acting analgesic selected from codeine and butorphanol and levorphanol, from about 10 to 600 mg of a-methyl-4-[2-thienylcarbonyl]benzene acetic acid and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.
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