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naltrexone::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | narcotic antagonist |
Examples of naltrexone
naltrexone
Contrave, made by Orexigen Therapeutics Inc., combines bupropion and naltrexone.
From the sacbee.com
Naloxone is sometimes confused with naltrexone, an orally active opioid blocker.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
Alkermes produces Vivitrol, an injectable form of naltrexone that lasts a month.
From the infowars.com
The study also examined whether naltrexone further reduced alcohol consumption.
From the sciencedaily.com
For eight weeks, some of the volunteers took naltrexone, the others a placebo.
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The trick is to anaesthetise them and then inject naloxone followed by naltrexone.
From the newscientist.com
In 2006 the government approved a naltrexone injection that works for a full month.
From the time.com
However, naltrexone appears to have the opposite effect when given at a lower dose.
From the sciencedaily.com
Naltrexone is used to decrease cravings for alcohol and encourage abstinence.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- An oral antagonist against the action of opiates
- Naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist used primarily in the management of alcohol dependence and opioid dependence. It is marketed in generic form as its hydrochloride salt, naltrexone hydrochloride, and marketed under the trade names Revia and Depade. ...
- A long-lasting opiate antagonist used for the treatment of heroin addiction, and more recently used for the treatment of alcohol addiction.
- Medication that blocks the effects of drugs such as: opioids and alcohol. Used in the treatment of alcoholism.
- A prescription drug that reduces the physical craving for alcohol in some alcoholics. To be effective, it must be combined with a regular counseling program including membership in AA. It is marketed under the trade name ReVia.
- This used to stop the effects of opiate, also known as an opiate blocker.
- A drug that inhibits the effect of morphine and similar opiates and blocks the pain alleviation ascribed to endorphins. It blocks the rise of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens from alcohol, opiates, and, in certain individuals, food cravings. ...
- An opiate antagonist used to treat alcohol dependence, works both by reducing the urge to consume alcohol and by making drinking less pleasurable.
- Drug that blocks the positive effects of alcohol and heroin and can lead to a decreased desire to drink or use substances
