Definitions for naltrexone
nælˈtrɛk soʊnnal·trex·one

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1. naltrexonenoun

   an oral antagonist against the action of opiates

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1. naltrexonenoun

   An opiate antagonist used to treat opioid dependence

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1. Naltrexone

   Naltrexone, sold under the brand name Revia among others, is a medication primarily used to manage alcohol use or opioid use disorder by reducing cravings and feelings of euphoria associated with substance use disorder. It has also been found effective in the treatment of other addictions and may be used for them off-label. An opioid-dependent person should not receive naltrexone before detoxification. It is taken by mouth or by injection into a muscle. Effects begin within 30 minutes,though a decreased desire for opioids may take a few weeks to occur.Side effects may include trouble sleeping, anxiety, nausea, and headaches. In those still on opioids, opioid withdrawal may occur. Use is not recommended in people with liver failure. It is unclear if use is safe during pregnancy. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist and works by blocking the effects of opioids, including both opioid drugs as well as opioids naturally produced in the brain. Naltrexone was first made in 1965 and was approved for medical use in the United States in 1984. Naltrexone, as naltrexone/bupropion (brand name Contrave), is also used to treat obesity.

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1. naltrexone

   Naltrexone is a medication that is primarily used to manage alcohol and opioid dependence by blocking the effects of these substances in the brain. It is an opioid antagonist that works by inhibiting the euphoric and sedative effects that opioids and alcohol can cause, helping to reduce cravings and prevent relapse. It is usually administered orally or via injection and is often used as part of a comprehensive treatment program that includes counseling and other types of therapy.

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1. Naltrexone

   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. In some countries including the United States, a once-monthly extended-release injectable formulation is marketed under the trade name Vivitrol. Also in the US, Methylnaltrexone Bromide, a closely related drug, is marketed as Relistor, for the treatment of opioid induced constipation. Naltrexone should not be confused with naloxone nor nalorphine. Using naloxone in place of naltrexone can cause acute opioid withdrawal symptoms; conversely, using naltrexone in place of naloxone in an overdose can lead to insufficient opioid antagonism and fail to reverse the overdose.

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1. Naltrexone

   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.

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1. naltrexone

   in lower doses used to treat autoimmune diseases

   low dose naltrexone has put my autoimmune disease in remission

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on June 5, 2019  

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of naltrexone in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of naltrexone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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   Our hope is that down the line, we might be able to do a simple blood test that tells if you will be a naltrexone person, an acamprosate person, a ghrelin person.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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