naltrexone
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of naltrexone
First recorded in 1970–75; by rearrangement of parts of its chemical name
Example Sentences
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Low-dose naltrexone has been shown to reduce fatigue and lower platelet aggregation.
From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026
However, naltrexone, in both short- and long-acting forms, has the opposite pharmacology: it antagonizes mu receptors, occupying them without activating them.
From Scientific American • Sep. 13, 2023
Among the most popular are low-dose naltrexone, anticoagulants, antivirals, beta blockers, statins, antihistamines to calm overactive mast cells, and probiotics to improve gut health.
From Slate • May 8, 2023
I have read about low-dose naltrexone and have discussed it with my primary care provider.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2022
These elegant studies demonstrate that when opioid receptors are blocked – in one example by a drug called naltrexone – people still experienced euphoria and reduced pain and anxiety after exercise.
From Salon • Jan. 4, 2022
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