NALTREXONE (VIVITROL) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

NALTREXONE

What is the Trade Name for NALTREXONE?

VIVITROL

What are the Indications for NALTREXONE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Treatment with VIVITROL should be part of a comprehensive management program that includes psychosocial support. VIVITROL contains naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, and is indicated for the treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who are able to abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting prior to initiation of treatment with VIVITROL. Patients should not be actively drinking at the time of initial VIVITROL administration ( 1.1 ). VIVITROL is indicated for the prevention of relapse to opioid dependence, following opioid detoxification ( 1.2 ). VIVITROL should be part of a comprehensive management program that includes psychosocial support ( 1 ). 1.1 Alcohol Dependence VIVITROL is indicated for the treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who are able to abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting prior to initiation of treatment with VIVITROL. Patients should not be actively drinking at the time of initial VIVITROL administration. 1.2 Opioid Dependence VIVITROL is indicated for the prevention of relapse to opioid dependence, following opioid detoxification.

 

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