narcotic antagonist

/nɑrˌkɑdɪk ænˌtægənəst/
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Definitions of narcotic antagonist
  1. noun
    an antagonist used to counteract the effects of narcotics (especially to counteract the depression of respiration)
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    types:
    Nalline, nalorphine
    a narcotic antagonist (trade name Nalline) that counteracts the effects of narcotics (especially the effects of poisoning by morphine)
    naltrexone
    an oral antagonist against the action of opiates
    type of:
    antagonist
    a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
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