methadone

• Analgésico narcótico sintético similar a la morfina, pero con menor capacidad adictiva, empleado en la desintoxicación y el mantenimiento de personas dependientes de la heroína.

A synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming, used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction.

incontable

1. Synthetic narcotic drugC1formalmedical

   A synthetic opioid medication used primarily for the treatment of opioid addiction and chronic pain.

   Metadona

   • The clinic prescribed methadone to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
   • Methadone maintenance therapy is a common treatment for opioid dependence.
   • Doctors carefully monitor patients taking methadone due to its potential side effects.