What is naltrexon?

Naltrexone hydrochloride, known for the brands Revia® and Vivitrol®, is a type of drug that acts as an antagonist of Opiood. This means that it is able to disrupt or block effects that have opiods on the body. Some of the optic naltrexone blocks are heroin, morphine and codeine. In principle, this drug works by blocking parts of the brain that cause someone to feel euphoric or good when exposed to narcotic drugs. It can be used to combat dependence on opiods.

Naltrexone can also be used in the treatment of alcoholism. So far, no one knows what medicines are doing so effective in the treatment of alcoholism. However, patients report a reduction in the urge to drink. Also, drugs can prevent alcoholic drinking more and more if it deviates from its recovery and has an alcoholic beverage. The effects of alcoholism may occur quite early. Some experts argue that the drug is most effective in combination with other treatment mechanisms such as therapy. It is not addictive and does not cause psychological effects; Most people do not feel, jAKO would be high on drugs when they are on it. In addition, drugs should not interfere with the types of pleasure that do not come from the use of opiate drugs or from the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Naltrexone causes side effects only in a small number of people who receive it. If side effects occur, they are fleeting and mild. Some people on naltrexone can experience things like nausea, anxiety, fatigue and headaches; Others on medicines can experience dizziness and insomnia. Although most people can take naltrexone without serious side effects, there is a possibility that the drug will be toxic to the liver. For this reason, patients may have to support treatment even during treatment go blood tests and evaluate the liver function.

There are some people who should not take naltrexone like pregnant women. Some people with liver or kidney damage may not be good candidates to use thatThat medicine. It depends on the level of damage and general health of the patient. In addition, this may not be used in patients who cannot refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages for at least five days before treatment. So are those who are dependent on opiates

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