Levallorphan (Noun)
Meaning
Drug (trade name Lorfan) that is related to morphine but that counteracts the respiratory depression produced by morphine poisoning but without affecting its analgesic effects.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Levallorphan is a potent opioid antagonist used to counteract the effects of morphine poisoning without affecting its analgesic properties.
- The doctor administered levallorphan to the patient to reverse the respiratory depression caused by the morphine overdose.
- Levallorphan is often used in conjunction with morphine to minimize its adverse effects while maintaining its pain-relieving properties.
- Researchers studied the effects of levallorphan on morphine-induced respiratory depression in a clinical trial.
- The medication levallorphan, also known by its trade name Lorfan, is used to treat morphine overdose and poisoning.