methylnaltrexone

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noun
Definitions
  • A peripherally-acting μ-opioid antagonist that acts to reverse some of the side effects of opioid drugs such as constipation without affecting analgesia or precipitating withdrawals.

Etymology

Compound from English methyl + English naltrexone.

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English

naltrexone

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