Naltrexone
Definition
Naltrexone is classified as a pure opiate antagonist. It is sold in the United States under the brand names ReVia and Depade, but is also manufactured and sold under its generic name.
Purpose
Naltrexone is used as part of medically supervised behavior modificationprograms in order to maintain a patient previously addicted to opiates in an opiate-free state following successful opiate detoxification. Naltrexone is also used in the management of alcohol dependence and abstinence in combination with medically supervised behavior modification programs.
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