nalorphine

/ˈnælərfaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A medication used to counteract opioid overdose and to induce vomiting.

“The emergency room nurse administered nalorphine to the patient to counteract the effects of the opioid overdose.”

2. verb

To administer nalorphine to counteract opioid overdose.

“The doctor nalorphined the patient after discovering the overdose.”

Synonyms

  • narcotic antagonist
  • opioid antagonist

Antonyms

  • narcotic agonist
  • opioid agonist