Definition
pentazocine
noun
- A synthetic opioid analgesic drug used to relieve moderate to severe pain, often administered by injection or oral tablet.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical; also known by brand name Talwin
Examples
- The patient was prescribed pentazocine for post-operative pain management.
- Pentazocine is a mixed opioid agonist-antagonist used in clinical settings.
- The doctor administered pentazocine intramuscularly to relieve the patient's severe pain.
- Pentazocine has been used in emergency medicine for acute pain relief.
- The pharmacist explained that pentazocine carries risks of dependence with prolonged use.