Derivative of noroxymorphone that is the N-cyclopropylmethyl congener of naloxone. It is a narcotic antagonist that is effective orally, longer lasting and more potent than naloxone, and has been proposed for the treatment of heroin addiction. The FDA has approved naltrexone for the treatment of alcohol dependence.
Naltrexone Hydrochloride and Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release
Revia - Tab 50mg
Naltrexone Hydrochloride Tablets USP
Contrave Extended-Release
Mysimba
Troxyca ER
Naltrexone Hcl
Addex-1000
Vivitrol
Revia
Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Indication
Used as an adjunct to a medically supervised behaviour modification program in the maintenance of opiate cessation in individuals who were formerly physically dependent on opiates and who have successfully undergone detoxification. Also used for the management of alcohol dependence in conjunction with a behavioural modification program.
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Agents Causing Muscle Toxicity
Alcohol Deterrents
Alimentary Tract and Metabolism
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Drugs Used in Addictive Disorders
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Opioids
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Phenanthrenes
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Serotonergic Drugs Shown to Increase Risk of Serotonin Syndrome
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