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naltrexone /nal·trex·one/ (nal-trek´son) an opioid antagonist used as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of opioid or alcohol abuse.

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nal·trex·one (nl-trksn)

n.

An endorphin and narcotic antagonist. It is devoid of pharmacologic action when administered in the absence of narcotics.

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naltrexone (nal·trekˑ·sōn),

n a pharmacologic substance that increases the body's production of endorphins; used in treating narcotic addiction.

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naltrexone

an opiate antagonist similar to naloxone but with longer action and greater potency.

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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.