VIVATROL
Vivatrol is the first and only
injectable version of Naltrexone, a powerful weapon used in the treatment of alcohol
dependence. It is
intended for use with people who are able to abstain from drinking
and an outpatient or intensive outpatient setting.
It is also indicated for use in combination with psychosocial
support, such as individual counseling or group therapy.
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Vivatrol is a
long-acting formulation of a currently approved drug,
Naltrexone
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Vivatrol is designed
for once-monthly dosing of Naltrexone and is designed to provide
a new treatment option for patients with alcohol dependence
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Naltrexone is a
non-addictive, non-aversive agent that binds to opioid receptors
in the brain. In people
with alcohol dependence, is believed that this blockage
diminishes craving for alcohol and leads to a greater ability to
resist urges to excessively drink.
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Vivatrol was recently
approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now
available for general patient use.
