Definition of pentazocine in English:
pentazocine
noun pɛnˈtazə(ʊ)siːnpenˈtazəˌsēn
mass nounMedicine A synthetic compound that is a potent non-addictive analgesic, often given during childbirth.
A tricyclic compound; chemical formula: C₁₉H₂₇NO
Example sentencesExamples
- 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.
- Other medications that have caused occasional interaction during the perioperative period include fentanyl, carbamazepine, and pentazocine.
- All patients were premedicated with pentazocine 30 min before the test.
- Meperidine or pentazocine are recommended by some physicians.
Origin
1960s: from pentane + azo- + octa- + -ine4.