Lorfan (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
- The medical team administered Lorfan to the patient to counteract the respiratory depression caused by the morphine overdose.
- Lorfan is often used in conjunction with morphine to minimize its life-threatening side effects.
- In cases of morphine poisoning, prompt administration of Lorfan can make all the difference in saving the patient's life.
- The emergency room doctor prescribed Lorfan to reverse the respiratory depression caused by the patient's accidental morphine overdose.
- Researchers have been studying the effects of Lorfan in conjunction with morphine to develop safer pain management protocols.