narcotic analgesic agentmedical dictionary

<pharmacology> Medications that relieve pain but have addictive potential if used regularly.

Examples include: meperidine, morphine, propoxyphene, codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, nalbuphine, butorphanol and heroin.

(27 Sep 1997)

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