Table 1.
Drug Name | Molecular Weight (g/mol) * | LogP * | Pharmacological Classification | Pharmacological Indication for Pain Management | Available Products for Nasal Administration |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ketoprofen | 254.3 | 3.12 | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) | Relief of moderate pain | -- |
Butorphanol tartrate | 477.5 | 3.3 | Non-controlled synthetic opioid analgesic | Relief of moderate to severe acute pain | Stadol NS® |
Tramadol hydrochloride | 263.4 | 1.34 | Non-controlled synthetic opioid analgesic | Relief of moderate to severe pain | -- |
* https://go.drugbank.com/ (accessed on 16 March 2021).