Narcotic Antagonist (Noun)
Meaning
An antagonist used to counteract the effects of narcotics (especially to counteract the depression of respiration).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor administered a narcotic antagonist to the patient to reverse the effects of the opioid overdose.
- Naloxone is a commonly used narcotic antagonist that can rapidly counteract the life-threatening depression of respiration caused by narcotics.
- The paramedics carried a narcotic antagonist with them on emergency calls to quickly treat patients who had overdosed on opioids.
- The medication was designed to work as a narcotic antagonist, blocking the opioid receptors in the brain and restoring normal breathing.
- In cases of suspected narcotic overdose, medical professionals often administer a narcotic antagonist as a precautionary measure to prevent respiratory failure.