Use the noun narcotic to talk about a pain relieving or sleep inducing drug and the adjective narcotic to describe anything that has these same effects. Patients who have their wisdom teeth removed are often given a narcotic to ease their pain afterward. A numbing drug is usually just what they need to recover â that and plenty of ice cream. If a hot bath and a cup of tea make you incredibly drowsy, you can say that they have a narcotic effect on you. In the United States, narcotic drugs are illegal without a doctor's prescription â narcotic often has a negative connotation, especially when it's used in news reports.
Naloxegol is a PAMORA indicated for opioid-induced constipation in adults with chronic noncancer pain. Antagonism of gastrointestinal mu-opioid receptors by naloxegol inhibits the opioid-induced delay of GI transit time.
Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Dilaudid is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Dilaudid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.