Desmethyltapentadol
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N-Desmethyltapentadol is a primary urinary and blood metabolite of the analgesic tapentadol (Nucynta®). Tapentadol is prescribed for treatment of both acute and chronic pain. N-Desmethyltapentadol is not a known metabolite of any drug other than tapentadol. Presence indicates tapentadol use.
