What are the names of opioid agonist antagonists?
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According to research from the National Institutes of Health, opioid agonist-antagonists offer significant clinical advantages for moderate to severe acute pain while presenting a lower risk of certain side effects compared to full agonists. These medications, such as buprenorphine and nalbuphine, occupy a unique space in pharmacology due to their dual function, acting as both an opioid agonist and an antagonist simultaneously.