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Methadone

Medical Definition:	A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. It also has a depressant action on the cough center and may be given to control intractable cough associated with terminal lung cancer. Methadone is also used as part of the treatment of dependence on opioid drugs, although prolonged use of methadone itself may result in dependence. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)
Guide Notes:	with disease term, use /rehabil rather than /drug ther
Also Called:	Amidone,Dolophine,Methadone Hydrochloride,Phenadone,Physeptone
CAS Type 1 Name:	CAS Number:	76-99-3

Methadone Categories.

Methadyl Acetate - A narcotic analgesic with a long onset and duration of action. It is used mainly in the treatment of narcotic dependence.

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