NALTREXONE
\nˈaltɹɪksˌə͡ʊn], \nˈaltɹɪksˌəʊn], \n_ˈa_l_t_ɹ_ɪ_k_s_ˌəʊ_n]\
Definitions of NALTREXONE
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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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