methylnaltrexone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

methylnaltrexone

Etymology

From methyl + naltrexone.

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