A drug that blocks or impedes the normal activity of a given neurotransmitter. By attaching to the opioid receptors without activating them. Antagonists cause no opioid effect and block full agonist opioids. Examples are naltrexone and naloxone used to treat a person overdosing from heroin.
[Answered]: A drug that blocks or impedes the normal activity…
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