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Naltrexone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Naltrexone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Naltrexone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Naltrexone is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Naltrexone safe for pregnant women?
Naltrexone can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Naltrexone, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Naltrexone safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Naltrexone for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Naltrexone on the Kidneys?
Naltrexone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Naltrexone on the Liver?
Side effects of Naltrexone rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Naltrexone on the Heart?
You can take Naltrexone without any fear of damage to the heart.
Naltrexone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Naltrexone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Naltrexone habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Naltrexone.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Naltrexone as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Naltrexone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Naltrexone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Naltrexone
Taking Naltrexone with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Naltrexone
Consuming Naltrexone with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 255-256
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 483
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Revia® (naltrexone hydrochloride)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Revia® (naltrexone hydrochloride)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vivitrol® (naltrexone)
