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butorphanol
Subject Category
H Health and Pathology
W Physical and Chemical Sciences
Definition
A synthetic morphinan analgesic with narcotic antagonist action. It is used in the management of severe pain.
Definition Source
Medical Subject Headings 2012
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Used For
butorphanol tartrate
stadol
Broader Term
analgesics
opium alkaloids
Spanish
butorfanol
Term Number
149099