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Noun: levallorphan
  1. Drug (trade name Lorfan) that is related to morphine but that counteracts the respiratory depression produced by morphine poisoning but without affecting its analgesic effects
    "Levallorphan was administered to reverse the effects of opioid overdose";
    - Lorfan

Derived forms: levallorphans

Type of: drug

Encyclopedia: Levallorphan