A congener of naloxone and also an opioid antagonist.Naltrexone hydrochloride is used in the treatment of alcohol and utilized for deceasing drinking habit. It is also used to prevent euphorigenic effects in the treatment of patients addicted to opioids. Further, it is used as a specific opiate antagonist.
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Applications
A congener of naloxone and also an opioid antagonist.Naltrexone hydrochloride is used in the treatment of alcohol and utilized for deceasing drinking habit. It is also used to prevent euphorigenic effects in the treatment of patients addicted to opioids. Further, it is used as a specific opiate antagonist.
Solubility
Soluble in water at 50mg/ml.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Darwish, M.; Bond, M.; Yang, R.; Tracewell, W.; Robertson J, P. Assessment of Alcohol-Induced Dose Dumping with a Hydrocodone Bitartrate Extended-Release Tablet Formulated with CIMA Abuse Deterrence Technology. Clin. Drug Invest. 2015, 35 (10), 645-652.