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naltrexone

/nælˈtrɛk.soʊn/

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noun

/nælˈtrɛk.soʊn/C1formalmedical
  • ruЛекарственное средство, действующее как пероральный антагонист эффектов опиатов, используемое в основном для лечения алкогольной и опиоидной зависимости.

A medication that acts as an oral antagonist against the effects of opiates, used primarily in the treatment of alcohol and opioid dependence.

uncountable

  1. Opioid antagonistC1formalmedical

    A medication that blocks the effects of opioid drugs, used primarily in addiction treatment.

    ruАнтагонист опиоидов

    • Naltrexone is prescribed to help patients recover from opioid addiction.
    • The drug works by blocking the euphoric effects of opiates.
    • Doctors may recommend naltrexone as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
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  • naltrexones' possessive plural form
  • naltrexone's possessive singular form