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darvon

/ˈdɑːr.vɒn/

Traduction: Analgésique narcotique faible, apparenté à la méthadone mais moins addictif, autrefois utilisé pour soulager la douleur.

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/ˈdɑːr.vɒn/C1formalmedical
  • frAnalgésique narcotique faible, apparenté à la méthadone mais moins addictif, autrefois utilisé pour soulager la douleur.

A mildly narcotic analgesic drug, related to methadone but less addictive, formerly used to relieve pain.

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  1. Mild narcotic analgesicC1formalmedical

    A mildly narcotic pain-relieving drug, related to methadone but considered less addictive, formerly sold under the trade name Darvon.

    frDarvon

    • The doctor prescribed Darvon for her chronic back pain.
    • Darvon was once a common treatment for moderate pain.
    • Due to safety concerns, Darvon was withdrawn from the market in many countries.

    Synonymespropoxyphene