Talwin (Noun)
Meaning
Analgesic drug (trade name Talwin) that is less addictive than morphine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Talwin is often prescribed for patients who require a strong analgesic but are at risk of addiction to morphine.
- The doctor wrote a prescription for Talwin to help manage the patient's chronic back pain.
- Talwin is a Schedule III controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and dependence.
- The hospital's pharmacy stocked Talwin as an alternative to morphine for post-operative pain management.
- The patient was tapered off morphine and switched to Talwin to reduce the risk of addiction.