levallorphan

Definitions of levallorphan
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: Lorfan
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    drug
    a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
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