Naltrexone
Description
  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.
Synonyms
  Antaxone
Bristol-Myers Squibb Brand of Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Celupan
Du Pont Brand of Naltrexone Hydrochloride
EN-1639A
Lacer Brand of Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Lamepro Brand of Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Nalorex
Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Nemexin
Orphan Brand of Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Pharmazam Brand of Naltrexone Hydrochloride
ReVia
Schering-Plough Brand of Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Trexan
United Drug Brand of Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Bristol Myers Squibb Brand of Naltrexone Hydrochloride
EN 1639A
EN1639A
Hydrochloride, Naltrexone
Schering Plough Brand of Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Parents
  Naloxone
Actions
  Narcotic Antagonists
Experts
  Shao-Rui Chen
Laurence M. Demers
C. Max Lang
Patricia J. McLaughlin
Joseph W. Sassani
Joan Y. Summy-Long
Ian S. Zagon
Tree Numbers
  D03.132.577.249.706.550
D03.549.686.750.550
D03.605.497.750.550
D04.615.723.795.706.550
MeSH ID
  D009271

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