methadone

noun

meth·​a·​done ˈme-thə-ˌdōn How to pronounce methadone (audio)
variants or less commonly methadon
: a synthetic addictive narcotic drug C21H27NO used especially in the form of its hydrochloride for the relief of pain and as a substitute narcotic in the treatment of heroin addiction

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Certain Opioids Grapefruit can interact with some pain medications, including opioids like oral oxycodone, fentanyl, and methadone. Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024 Medicaid in Florida covers methadone, which reduces her opioid cravings and prevents withdrawal symptoms. Kim Krisberg, NPR, 16 Sep. 2024 With opioid use disorder, some people improve with meetings and therapy, others take buprenorphine or methadone for a short time, and others need to stay on those opioid withdrawal drugs. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Feb. 2024 More specifically, taking methadone or Suboxone during pregnancy can cause neonatal abstinence syndrome. Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for methadone 

Word History

Etymology

methyl + amino + diphenyl + -one

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of methadone was in 1947

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“Methadone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methadone. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

methadone

noun
meth·​a·​done ˈmeth-ə-ˌdōn How to pronounce methadone (audio)
variants also methadon
: a narcotic drug C21H27NO that is used to replace heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction

Medical Definition

methadone

noun
meth·​a·​done ˈmeth-ə-ˌdōn How to pronounce methadone (audio)
variants also methadon
: 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

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