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TIORPHAN

\tɪˈɔːfən], \tɪˈɔːfən], \t_ɪ__ˈɔː_f_ə_n]\

Definitions of TIORPHAN

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A potent inhibitor of membrane metalloendopeptidase (enkephalinase). Thiorphan potentiates morphine-induced analgesia and attenuates naloxone-precipitated withdrawal symptoms.

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