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Naltrexone 50 mg film tablet:

Orpha Swiss GmbH
Opioid receptor blocker which reduces desire for opioids and alcohol, use in psychiatry, neurology and addition medicine.

Mechanism of action

Competitive Blocker of mu, kappa and delta opioid receptors.

Full description

Naltrexone is a Mu-, Kappa and Delta-Receptor Antagonist. It has a stronger affinity to the opioid receptors than any opioid. It is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the maintenance of formerly opioid dependent patients who have ceased the use of opioids such as e.g. Heroin or Morphine. Naltrexone is also indicated in the treatment of alcohol dependence, as a component of a comprehensive psychotherapeutic or psychological alcoholism counselling program to support abstinence and reduce the risk of relapse. Target groups are Drug Treatment Centres, psychiatrists and physicians treating former opioid- or alcohol addicts.

Development status

Registered

Patent information

Off patent

Type of business relationship sought

Country-specific or regional distribution contract

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