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Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's Substitute

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Composition:

NALTREXONE-50MG

Uses:

Treatment of Alcohol dependence and opioid dependence

Medicinal Benefits:

Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's contains naltrexone. It belongs to the class of medications called 'opioid-antagonist' used to treat alcohol dependence (chronic alcoholism) and opioid dependence. It works by blocking the effect of opioid receptors and decreasing cravings and urges to use alcohol or opioids. Still, it is used along with counselling and social support to help patients dependent on alcohol abstain from drinking alcoholic drinks.

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Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's is used to treat alcohol dependence (chronic alcoholism) and opioid dependence.

Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's works by blocking the effect of opioid receptors and decreasing cravings and urges to use alcohol or opioids, but it is used along with counselling and social support to help patients who are dependent on alcohol abstain from drinking alcoholic drinks.

No, Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's should not be used with an opioid analgesic, as it may cause serious adverse effects of the drug. If you have any concerns, please discuss them with your doctor.

Before taking the Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor about your medical conditions (particularly hepatitis or liver failure), allergic reactions, and medications you are already taking (especially opioid analgesics). Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take the rest of the day's doses at evenly spaced intervals unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Using Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's in any individual who has failed the naloxone challenge test or has a positive urine screen for opioids is contradicted.

Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness or sedation, anorexia (eating disorder), decreased appetite, insomnia, and toothache. If the side effects persist or worsen, speak with a doctor.

Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. So, inform your doctor if have liver impairment. Regular monitoring of liver function is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's can be taken with pain relievers other than opioid medications if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor before taking painkillers/any other medications with Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's.

Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's cough and cold medicines, thereby, you may not benefit from these medicines. Consult a doctor before taking Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's with cold, cough or allergy medicines.

You are advised to take Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's only for the duration prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the duration of treatment.

Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's may not make you high. It might cause sedation, drowsiness, and dizziness. Therefore, avoid driving, operating machinery or doing things that require alertness.

Yes, Nalotrexat 50 Tablet 10's decreases cravings and urge to use opioids by blocking the action of opioid receptors.