noun
- Plural of naltrexone; medications that block opioid receptors in the brain, used to treat opioid addiction and alcohol use disorder.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in clinical or healthcare contexts
Examples
- Naltrexones are prescribed to help patients recover from opioid dependence.
- The clinic offers naltrexones as part of its comprehensive addiction treatment program.
- Doctors may recommend naltrexones to reduce cravings in patients with alcohol use disorder.
- Several naltrexones are available in different formulations, including oral and injectable forms.
- Research shows that naltrexones can be effective when combined with counseling and behavioral therapy.