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

"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."

From Science Daily

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Science Daily

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

From Los Angeles Times

Patients with substance use disorder and their providers have to jump through various hoops to access MAT, which includes buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone.

From Salon