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nal·trex·one N0006950 (năl-trĕk′sōn)n. A synthetic opioid antagonist, C20H23NO4, used in its hydrochloride form to treat addiction to alcohol and to opioid drugs such as heroin. [Blend of naloxone and tre- (probably alteration of tri-, from the three carbon atoms of the propyl group that distinguishes it from naloxone, of which it is a congener).]naltrexone (nælˈtrɛksəʊn) n (Pharmacology) a narcotic antagonist, similar to morphine, used chiefly in the treatment of heroin addiction[C20: from N-al(lylnor)ox(ymorph)one, + the arbitrary insertion of -trex-]nal•trex•one (nælˈtrɛk soʊn) n. a nonaddictive substance, C20H23NO4, used in the treatment of heroin addiction and opiate overdose. [1970–75; by rearrangement of parts of its chemical name] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | naltrexone - an oral antagonist against the action of opiatesnarcotic antagonist - an antagonist used to counteract the effects of narcotics (especially to counteract the depression of respiration) | TranslationsnaltrexoneenUK
naltrexone[nal′trek‚zōn] (pharmacology) C20H23NO4 An opiate receptor antagonist that blocks the effects of endogenous opioids in the brain; used to treat alcoholism. naltrexoneenUK
naltrexone [nal-trek´sōn] an opioid antagonist used as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of opioid or alcohol abuse.nal·trex·one (nal-treks'ōn), An orally active narcotic antagonist; devoid of pharmacologic action when administered in the absence of narcotics.naltrexone (năl-trĕk′sōn)n. A synthetic opioid antagonist, C20H23NO4, used in its hydrochloride form to treat addiction to alcohol and to opioid drugs such as heroin.naltrexone Substance abuse An opioid antagonist used to manage opiate, alcohol and other abuse substances; naltrexone binds to endorphin receptors, preventing endophin receptor binding, reducing the craving for abuse substances. See Cocaine. Cf Antabuse. naltrexone A narcotic antagonist used as a maintenance therapy in former narcotic addicts. A brand name is Nalorex.nal·trex·one (nal-treks'ōn) Orally active narcotic antagonist; devoid of pharmacologic action when administered in absence of narcotics. naltrexoneenUK
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