Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Vivitrol Injection
Vivitrol Injection
| Generic name | naltrexone |
|---|---|
| Drug class | opioid antagonist |
| Forms | Injection |
Vivitrol is a prescription medicine given as a monthly injection into a muscle in the buttocks. It contains naltrexone, which blocks opioid receptors in the brain. It is used to treat alcohol dependence and to help prevent people from going back to opioid use after they have gone through opioid detox.
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