noun
mass nounMedicineA synthetic compound that is a potent non-addictive analgesic, often given during childbirth.
A tricyclic compound; chemical formula: C₁₉H₂₇NO
‘Other medications that have caused occasional interaction during the perioperative period include fentanyl, carbamazepine, and pentazocine.’- ‘Meperidine or pentazocine are recommended by some physicians.’
- ‘An expert panel determined, for example, that pain relievers like meperidine and pentazocine carry more risk than benefit for the elderly.’
- ‘The researchers found that redheaded women were able to tolerate more pain than other people when given an analgesic drug called pentazocine.’
- ‘All patients were premedicated with pentazocine 30 min before the test.’
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