| It is working on a version containing naltrexone, an opiate antagonist that would block oxycodone's euphoric effects once the pill was crushed. |
| Small studies have suggested that the opiate antagonist naltrexone is effective for treating alcohol addiction. |
| The use of the opiate antagonist, naltrexone in the treatment of autism is reasonable since it antagonizes endogenous opiate receptor activity. |
| In these patients, itch can be debilitating, and treatment with opioid antagonists such as naloxone or naltrexone is recommended. |
| Long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain or heroin dependence is a contraindication for naltrexone because the drug could precipitate severe withdrawal syndrome. |
| The three main types of medication for opiate withdrawal and recovery are methadone, buphrenorphine, and naltrexone. |
