- Indications for Naltrexone (Revia)
- Price of Naltrexone (Revia)
- Directions for use of Naltrexone (Revia)
- Side effects of Naltrexone (Revia)
- Contraindications for Naltrexone (Revia)
Naltrexone is a remedy to stop drinking that acts on the nervous system by decreasing the desire to drink and makes the person feel less the pleasant effects of alcohol.
Naltrexone is sold under the trade name Revia, produced by the Cristália laboratory.
Indications for Naltrexone (Revia)
Naltrexone is indicated for the treatment of alcoholism and for the treatment of addiction to substances such as morphine.
Price of Naltrexone (Revia)
The price of Naltrexona is approximately 93 reais.
Directions for use of Naltrexone (Revia)
The method of use of Naltrexone in the treatment of alcoholism can be a daily dose of 50 mg, for up to 12 weeks.
The treatment of chemical dependence with this medication should only be started after detoxification of the organism and abstinence from opioids for at least 7 to 10 days.
Side effects of Naltrexone (Revia)
Side effects of Naltrexone may be nausea, headache, dizziness, nervousness, fatigue, insomnia, vomiting, anxiety, drowsiness, depression, suicidal tendency, suicide attempt, diarrhea, constipation, increased thirst, nasal congestion, increased blood pressure, palpitations or tachycardia.
Contraindications for Naltrexone (Revia)
Naltrexone is contraindicated in patients who are being treated with opioid analgesics or hypersensitive to naltrexone hydrochloride or any of the components of the formula. It should not be administered to individuals with liver failure or acute hepatitis.
