methadone

One entry found for methadone.

Main Entry: meth·a·done
Pronunciation: meth--dn
Variant(s): also meth·a·don /-dän/
Function: noun
: a synthetic addictive narcotic drug used especially in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₂₇NO·HCl for the relief of pain and as a substitute narcotic in the treatment of heroin addiction -- called also amidone