Ingredient

Naltrexone Hydrochloride

Naltrexone hydrochloride is a medication used in the treatment of alcohol and opioid dependence.

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MFDS ingredient code M254702

What does it do?

Naltrexone hydrochloride belongs to the class of opioid receptor antagonists and is primarily used for the treatment of alcohol and opioid dependence. This ingredient acts on the central nervous system to reduce cravings for dependent substances.

Naltrexone hydrochloride binds to the brain's opioid receptors, preventing alcohol or opioids from attaching to these receptors. As a result, the effects of dependent substances are diminished, and cravings and the risk of relapse are reduced.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other opioid antagonists, naltrexone hydrochloride can be administered orally and is effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence, making it useful for various dependence treatments.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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