naltrexone

[nal-trek-sohn]

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a nonaddictive substance, C 2 0 H 2 3 NO 4 , used in the treatment of heroin addiction and opiate overdose.

naltrexone

/ nælˈtrɛksəʊn /

noun

1. a narcotic antagonist, similar to morphine, used chiefly in the treatment of heroin addiction

Word History and Origins

Origin of naltrexone¹

First recorded in 1970–75; by rearrangement of parts of its chemical name

Word History and Origins

Origin of naltrexone¹

C20: from N-al ( lylnor ) ox ( ymorph ) one, + the arbitrary insertion of -trex-

Example Sentences

The FDA has approved three medications to treat opioid use disorder: methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.

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"We hope that these findings can help encourage more treatment settings to offer extended-release naltrexone as a safe and effective option for patients, to help prevent overdose and support recovery."

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I have been taking low-dose naltrexone for a couple of years.

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Food and Drug Administration has approved only three medications to treat alcohol use disorder: disulfiram, naltrexone, and acamprosate.

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In addition, people taking naltrexone cannot use other common medications to reduce opioid cravings such as methadone.

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