A drug that blocks the action of opiates (drugs used to treat pain). It may be used in the treatment of intravenous opiate addiction or alcohol dependence. Vivitrol is also being studied in the treatm [..]

A drug that blocks the action of opiates (drugs used to treat pain). It may be used in the treatment of intravenous opiate addiction or alcohol dependence. Vivitrol is also being studied in the treatment of breast cancer. It may block the effects of the hormone estrogen, which causes some breast cancer cells to grow, or block the blood flow to tumo [..]

Brand Names: Vivitrol Generic Name: naltrexone (injection) (Pronunciation: nal TREX own) What is naltrexone injection (Vivitrol)? What are the possible side effects of naltrexone injection (Vivitrol)? [..]

VIVITROL® (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) is supplied as a microsphere formulation of naltrexone for suspension, to be administered by intramuscular injection. Naltrexone is an [..]

Vivitrol is an injectible medication for alcoholism that is used once per month and in some cases, has even been recommended by judges to help people with alcohol-related offenses. Like other prescrib [..]