Pentazocine (Noun)
Meaning
Analgesic drug (trade name Talwin) that is less addictive than morphine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was prescribed pentazocine for postoperative pain relief as it has a lower potential for abuse than traditional opioids.
- Studies have shown that pentazocine has similar efficacy to morphine for certain types of chronic pain.
- Doctors should consider alternative medications such as pentazocine for patients who are at risk of developing opioid dependence.
- Pentazocine is classified as a controlled substance due to its potential for psychological dependence and withdrawal symptoms.
- When selecting an analgesic for patients with a history of substance abuse, pentazocine should be considered as a relatively safer option.