Naltrexone
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Neuro Drugs
- Levodopa, Carbidopa
- Levetiracetam
- Valproic Acid
- Anticholinergic Syndrome
- Cholinergic Crisis
- Benztropine / Trihexyphenidyl
- Lidocaine
- Pyridostigmine, Neostigmine, Edrophonium
- Naltrexone
- Pregabalin
- Scopolamine
- Phenytoin
- Ethosuximide
- Succinylcholine
- Opioids
- Memantine
- Halothane / Flurane
- Donepezil
- Propofol
- Ergotamine
- Triptans
- Selegiline / Rasagiline
- Entacapone / Tolcapone
- Gabapentin
- Lamotrigine
- Carbamazepine
- Ramelteon
Summary
Naltrexone is a medication given to help treat opioid and alcohol dependence. Since it works slowly and has long-lasting effects, it cannot be used to treat acute intoxication. Instead, it is better used to help patients slowly recover from opioid and alcohol addiction.
Key Points
- Naltrexone (Vivitrol, ReVia)
- Mechanism
- Binds to the mu receptors, thus preventing narcotics from binding to the receptor site
- Mechanism is similar to naloxone, but effects are longer-lasting and it works slowly
- Administered orally
- Clinical use
- Opioid and alcohol dependence
- To help recover from opioid or alcohol addiction
- By blocking the opioid receptors, naltrexone has been shown to reduce craving, aiding in the ability to quit
- Opioid and alcohol dependence
- Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Anorexia
- Mechanism