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Answer for the clue "A narcotic antagonist (trade name Nalline) that counteracts the effects of narcotics (especially the effects of poisoning by morphine) ", 10 letters:
nalorphine

Word definitions for nalorphine in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A drug used to reverse opioid overdose.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Nalorphine ( INN ) (brand names Lethidrone , Nalline ), also known as N -allyl-normorphine , is a mixed opioid agonist–antagonist with opioid antagonist and analgesic properties. It was introduced in 1954 and was used as an antidote to reverse opioid overdose ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a narcotic antagonist (trade name Nalline) that counteracts the effects of narcotics (especially the effects of poisoning by morphine) [syn: Nalline ]

Usage examples of nalorphine.

Ram6n had two io-milligram phials of Nalorphine on hand as an antidote.

Ramsey had two io-milligram phials of Nalorphine on hand as an antidote.

Even the narcotic anatagonists such as nalorphine, pentazocine and cyclazocine, which have analgesic activity also have addiction liability.

There were better tests now, such as nalorphine, but for a dead person, the mouse test remained as good as any.

Before she could answer, Hammond returned with the nalorphine and syringe.

I would have felt pity if I had not known that she was causing the reaction herself, that I had not injected any nalorphine at all.