naltrexone
Noun
Meaning
an oral antagonist against the action of opiates
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Naltrexone (trade name: Depade, ReVia, Vivitrol) - An opiate antagonist originally developed and used with heroin addiction.
Vivitrol is an extended-release and injectable form of Naltrexone.
As naltrexone has a longer half-life, it is more difficult to titrate.
Doses of naltrexone take longer to be eliminated from the patient's system.
How to get Naltrexone in the UK?
Naltrexone is just one of the primary medications used to treat opioid and alcohol addiction.