dolophine hydrochloride
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Definition
- Noun:
- A synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming: "Dolophine hydrochloride" is a pharmaceutical substance used medically, primarily in the treatment of opioid addiction. It is a synthetic opioid agonist that helps manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The clinic administers dolophine hydrochloride as part of its opioid treatment program.
- Dolophine hydrochloride is used for detoxification and maintenance therapy.
Advanced Usage
- In medical/clinical contexts: The term is used specifically in pharmacology and addiction medicine to refer to methadone hydrochloride when used for opioid dependence treatment.
- The physician adjusted the patient's daily dose of dolophine hydrochloride.
Variants and Related Words
- Methadone hydrochloride: The more common generic pharmaceutical name for the same compound.
- Methadone hydrochloride is dispensed under strict regulations.
Synonyms
- Methadone: The base name of the drug.
- Synthetic opioid: A broader category describing its pharmacological class.
Related Phrases
- Opioid agonist therapy: The treatment approach in which dolophine hydrochloride is a key medication.
- Dolophine hydrochloride is a cornerstone of opioid agonist therapy.
Noun
- synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction