methadone
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Example:Methadone and other opioids are used in pain management and addiction treatment.
Definition:A class of drugs that includes morphine, heroin, and synthetic derivatives like methadone. These drugs act on opioid receptors to reduce the perception of pain and produce feelings of euphoria.
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Example:The doctor prescribed an analgesic to help with post-surgical pain.
Definition:A drug that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness. Methadone reduces pain through its action on the central nervous system.
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