Methadone

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Broader Terms

analgesic, narcotic, phenylalkylamine

Narrower Terms

methadylacetate

Facts

• Methadone is a synthetic opioid, used medically as an analgesic and in the treatment of narcotic addiction.
• Methadone is one of a number of synthetic opiates (also called opioids) that are manufactured for medical use and have similar effects to heroin.
• Methadone is a drug that is similar to heroin, although it lasts a lot longer in the body.
• Methadone is used to relieve severe pain.

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