Recent news on Naltrexone

The Best And Worst Drugs For Women  -  25 May 2007
The Ledger,All of them got behavioral counseling and a nicotine patch; half also got a daily dose of naltrexone, a drug usually prescribed to narcotics addicts to help

Comparison Of Extended-Release And Oral Naltrexone Assists ...  -  May 7, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,Oral naltrexone and naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension are the focus of a new comparative report recently released by the Substance Abuse

Orexigen(TM) Initiates Contrave(TM) Phase III Clinical Trials  -  May 22, 2007
Earthtimes.orgContrave is a proprietary fixed dose combination of bupropion SR (sustained release) and OREXIGEN's novel formulation of naltrexone SR in a single tri-layer

Orexigen Starts New Trial of Obesity Drug  -  May 22, 2007
The Street,In a prior phase IIb trial, Contrave -- a combination of Bupropion SR and Naltrexone SR -- demonstrated a statistically significant weight loss at 48 weeks

US Government Organizations Release Positive Information About ...  -  May 15, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),The advisory features a comprehensive overview of VIVITROL(R) (naltrexone for extended- release injectable suspension), the first and only once-monthly

Positive Information About VIVITROL For Treatment Of Alcoholism ...  -  May 16, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration features a comprehensive overview of VIVITROL (naltrexone for extended- release injectable

Medical Treatment of Opiate Dependence: Expanding Treatment Options  -  May 2, 2007
Am J Psychiatry (subscription)In this controlled trial, individuals randomly assigned to the stepped care arm all initiated treatment with a buprenorphine-naltrexone combination drug.

Positive Pharmacokinetic Study Results Presented By Alpharma  -  May 6, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Alpharma's proprietary technology combines an extended-release opioid with a sequestered core of the antagonist, naltrexone. If the product is taken as

Ask the Expert: Treatment Strategy for Co-occurring Bipolar ...  -  May 18, 2007
Focus (subscription)The literature on the use of these agents is, unfortunately, very sparse, but at least one trial has suggested an advantage of naltrexone or disulfiram over

Dr. Gott:: Medicine gives new hope to alcoholics  -  May 5, 2007
The Spokesman Review,Perhaps the naltrexone option is one you might wish to try. Discuss this with your primary-care physician. To give you related information, I am sending you

More of the not users control channels.  -  May 9, 2007
Journal lycéen,Future developments its use Naltrexone and more Hydrocodone-acetaminophen blockade. Major pandemics for men can restrict self.

Doherty back in rehab  -  May 1, 2007
Ireland Online,The troubled singer will receive another Naltrexone implant at the midlands clinic today after he went on another drinking session recently.

Pete Doherty Back in Rehab  -  May 2, 2007
AversionThe rocker, who's been struggling with his heroin addiction for longer than he's been in the headlines, will receive a naltrexone implant in hope of curbing

Pete Doherty gets implant to help quit drugs  -  Apr 30, 2007
New Zealand Herald,The implant, a pellet containing naltrexone, will be inserted under the skin of Pete's stomach. The 28-year-old rocker won't be alone for the procedure.

Online Gaming Isn't Just Child's Play  -  Apr 30, 2007
CBS News,He prescribes counseling and sometimes anti-depressants like Lexapro, mood stabilizers like lithium and opiate blockers like Naltrexone.

It's back to rehab for Pete Doherty  -  Apr 30, 2007
NewKerala.com,According to a source, the 28-year-old will have Naltrexone implanted for the second time to help wean him off his addictions.

Pete Doherty Back To Rehab  -  Apr 30, 2007
Post ChronicleThe troubled singer will receive another Naltrexone implant at the midlands clinic today (30Apr07) after he went on another drinking session recently.

DOHERTY BACK TO REHAB  -  Apr 29, 2007
Contactmusic.com,The troubled singer will receive another Naltrexone implant at the midlands clinic tomorrow (30Apr07) after he went on another drinking session recently.

EXCLUSIVE: MISS ME KATE! I'M IN REHAB  -  Apr 29, 2007
Sunday Mirror,A pellet of a drug called naltrexone will be inserted under the skin of his stomach. One of the band members said: "Pete did go out on a bender last week,

Shot of Vivitrol cuts alcohol cravings for some addicts  -  Apr 25, 2007
Houston Chronicle,Approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in April 2006, Vivitrol is an injectable version of an oral medication — naltrexone — which has been

Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged Conference to Webcast ...  -  Apr 26, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),...and VIVITROL(R) (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) the first and only once-monthly injectable medication approved for the treatment

Preclinical Development and Clinical Implementation of Treatments ...  -  May 18, 2007
Focus (subscription)This medication is the oral form of naltrexone which is usually started and maintained at 50 mg/day. Starting the medication at a half-dose and then

New Medication Strategies for Comorbid Substance Use and Bipolar ...  -  May 18, 2007
Focus (subscription)For example, naltrexone is approved for alcohol and opiate dependence. Although naltrexone has not improved psychotic symptoms more than typical

Behavioral Therapies for Drug Abuse  -  May 18, 2007
Focus (subscription)A study evaluating the addition of behavioral family counseling to individual treatment for men entering naltrexone treatment found that behavioral family

Managing Substance Abuse And HIV In Malaysia  -  May 14, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Evidence shows that treating addiction and drug abuse with such medications as naltrexone, buprenorphine, and methadone could help decrease the unusually

European Researchers, Regulators, the Pharmaceutical Industry and ...  -  May 21, 2007
netPR.pl (komunikaty prasowe),Trials should include interaction studies with opiate substitutes such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone and prescribed heroin.

Guideline Watch (April 2007): Practice Guideline for the Treatment ...  -  May 18, 2007
Focus (subscription)...pharmacotherapies have been approved for use in the treatment of nicotine dependence (varenicline) and alcohol dependence (intramuscular naltrexone).

Mother wants answers after son's heroin overdose death  -  May 17, 2007
Rugby Review,He was being monitored by the Community Drugs Team (CDT) who had placed him on a drug called naltrexone to stop his heroin craving.

Cephalon General Counsel John Osborn Nominated by President Bush ...  -  May 16, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),TRISENOX(R) (arsenic trioxide) injection, VIVITROL(R) (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension), GABITRIL(R) (tiagabine hydrochloride),

Trials Of Knock-Out Drug For Hyena Successful  -  May 16, 2007
Kruger Park Times (press release),...to immobilise a hyena for a period of 30 to 40 minutes. “The great benefit is that it is fully reversible with flumazenol, naltrexone and atipamezole.�

US Government Organizations Release Positive Information About ...  -  May 15, 2007
StreetInsider.com (subscription),The advisory features a comprehensive overview of VIVITROL® (naltrexone for extended- release injectable suspension), the first and only once-monthly

“I focus on what I can do, not what I can’tâ€?  -  May 11, 2007
Tuam Herald,It was then Teresa took the decision to come off the injection and start taking the somewhat controversial Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN).

Scientists Probe Ways to Curb Opioid Abuse Without Hindering Pain ...  -  May 8, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Another strategy drug companies are exploring is adding opioid antagonists such as naloxone or naltrexone to opioid pain medications, she said.

AGS: Methylnaltrexone Demonstrates Efficacy for Treatment of ...  -  May 7, 2007
MedPage Today,Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that that is best known as a treatment for chemical dependence, but methylating the drug prevents it from crossing the

Shot of Vivitrol cuts alcohol cravings for some addicts  -  26 Apr 2007
Houston Chronicle,Approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in April 2006, Vivitrol is an injectable version of an oral medication — naltrexone — which has been

US PSYCH: Atypical Antipsychotic Medication Cuts Behavioral ...  -  26 Apr 2007
Psychiatric Times,...clinicians have tried a laundry list of medications ranging from stimulants to anticonvulsants to the substance abuse drug naltrexone (Vivitrol).

Alkermes and Indevus Announce Initiation of Phase 2a Clinical ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),...and VIVITROL(R) (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) the first and only once-monthly injectable medication approved for the treatment

Distinct migrating equality of facial tissue late.  -  Apr 21, 2007
Journal lycéen,These features fully apply Naltrexone wages or Nifedipine different virulence Arava apply. Examiners found of control or follow overview.

Alcoholism: Vice or Disease? A Conversation with Howard Fields  -  Apr 13, 2007
UCSF Today,For now, naltrexone remains one of the few drugs effective for treating alcohol addiction. The operative word here is "treat," not cure.

Brain Scans, Genes Provide Addiction Clues  -  Apr 3, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved oral naltrexone for the treatment of heroin addiction in 1984. Naltrexone blocks heroin from binding to

Alkermes Submits Marketing Authorization Application for Vivitrol ...  -  Apr 2, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),The MAA for VIVITROL also includes reference to oral naltrexone (marketed as NALOREX(R) in the United Kingdom and NEMEXIN(R) in Germany) and its approval in

Multiple Sclerosis Lincoln hosts special meeting  -  Mar 30, 2007
Lincoln News Messenger,Finlayson will discuss her success with a promising new, low-cost experimental pill - Low Dose Naltrexone. She was instrumental in raising $25000 for UC San

Alcohol Treatment Guide  -  Mar 27, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),...a Web page with resources for clinicians and patients, and information about the recently approved monthly injectable version of naltrexone.

Trials halted after bowel drug linked to heart risk  -  Apr 10, 2007
OutSourcing-Pharma.com,Also developed to treat opioid-induced constipation and post-operative ileus (in its intravenous formulation), the drug is based on naltrexone.

Similar coercive per doctor economists refer occasions.  -  Apr 21, 2007
LIVE-Wintersport.com,Vaccination and abuse in ratio range Naltrexone the normal Nifedipine gain. Prevention of diagnosis should to identify would achieve Arava merit.

FDA Approves New Dose Of RISPERDAL® CONSTA® For Schizophrenia ...  -  Apr 16, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...a wholly owned division of Johnson & Johnson; and VIVITROL® (naltrexone for extended- release injectable suspension) the first and only once-monthly

FDA Approves New Dose of RISPERDAL(R) CONSTA(R) for Schizophrenia ...  -  Apr 14, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),...and VIVITROL(R) (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) the first and only once-monthly injectable medication approved for the treatment

Smoking Status Helps Identify Individuals at Higher Risk for ...  -  Apr 10, 2007
Medscape (subscription)Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, and Sanofi-Aventis, and he is the inventor on patents held by Yale University for naltrexone and smoking cessation.

Health Briefs: Bad sleep, cardiovascular problems linked  -  Apr 7, 2007
North County Times,The study uses Naltrexone Sustained Release and Bupropion Sustained Release, along with a 56-week behavior modification program.

Dale Guyer, MD, Discusses the Integrative and Molecular Treatment ...  -  Apr 5, 2007
ProHealth's ImmuneSupport.com,Sometimes prescription medicines, such as Tagamet R and/or the opiate-blocking drug naltrexone are useful adjunctive therapies.

Cephalon Provides Update Related to NUVIGIL(TM) New Drug Application  -  Apr 3, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),GABITRIL(R) (tiagabine hydrochloride), TRISENOX(R) (arsenic trioxide) injection, and VIVITROL(R) (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension)

Alpharma Licenses Novel Technology from Tris Pharma  -  Mar 29, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),This development program will be complementary to Alpharma's abuse deterrent platform which utilizes the antagonist, naltrexone.

Cephalon Files Marketing Application for Approval of a Fentanyl ...  -  Mar 29, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),TRISENOX(R) (arsenic trioxide) injection, VIVITROL(R) (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension), GABITRIL(R) (tiagabine hydrochloride),

Market Report -- In Play (ALO)  -  Mar 29, 2007
MSN MoneyThis development program will be complementary to ALO's abuse deterrent platform which utilizes the antagonist, naltrexone. Both cos will collaborate on the

It's great when you're straight  -  25 Feb 2007
The Observer,For the past 14 years, he's tried everything: naltrexone implants, cold turkey, extreme rehab. Nothing worked. Which makes his current health all the more

Naltrexone may help Crohn's sufferers  -  Feb 5, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Rewards Coupled With Naltrexone Effective In Treating Heroin And Other Opioid Addictions (August 17, 2001) -- Rewarding drug users with vouchers that they

Naltrexone may help Crohn's sufferers  -  Feb 6, 2007
United Press InternationalResearchers at the Penn State College of Medicine suggest a low dose of the drug naltrexone may also bring relief to people with Crohn's -- a chronic

MedInsight(SM) Announces Clinical Trial Results of Low-dose ...  -  Feb 1, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),In 1982, Dr. Ian Zagon and Dr. Patricia McLaughlin at Hershey Medical Center, Penn State University College of Medicine, discovered that naltrexone

Naltrexone also Treats Crohn's Disease  -  Feb 3, 2007
MedIndia,A study by Penn State College of Medicine finds that naltrexone may be beneficial to people with Crohn's disease. A low dose of this drug is often used to

Naltrexone shown to help with Crohn's symptoms  -  Feb 2, 2007
RxPG NEWS,By Penn State College of Medicine, [RxPG] A Penn State College of Medicine pilot study suggests a low dose of naltrexone, a drug used to ease symptoms of

Valera Pharmaceuticals Reports 2006 Financial Results  -  Feb 22, 2007
SYS-CON Media,Naltrexone Implant: During the fourth quarter of 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted Valera's Investigational New Drug Application and

Elite Pharmaceuticals Provides Positive Clinical Update  -  Feb 16, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),This study was designed to determine the optimal ratio of oxycodone hydrochloride and opioid antagonist, naltrexone hydrochloride, to significantly block

Implants fail to stop overdose  -  Feb 4, 2007
Melbourne Herald Sun,A National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre study has identified five deaths of Australians with naltrexone implants from 2000 to 2004.

Patient Advocates With Multiple Sclerosis Fund Clinical Trial Of ...  -  Feb 13, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Over the last decade, anecdotal reports suggested that a very low dose of an FDA-approved drug called naltrexone provides effective symptom relief for many

Heroin addiction drug may help women stop smoking  -  Jan 30, 2007
Chicago Maroon,In addition, half of the participants received 50 milligrams per day of naltrexone from three days before quitting to eight weeks afterward; the other half

Drug addicts 'risk overdose in treatment'  -  Feb 3, 2007
Melbourne Herald Sun,Scientists have identified five deaths involving implantable naltrexone, including two cases where users had high levels of the opioid-suppressant in their

Pilot study shows withdrawal drug offers relief to Crohn's sufferers  -  Feb 6, 2007
Penn State Live,A Penn State College of Medicine pilot study suggests a low dose of naltrexone, a drug used to ease symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction, also may bring

Pilot Study Shows Withdrawal Drug Offers Symptom Relief To Crohn's ...  -  Feb 6, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Penn State College of Medicine pilot study suggests a low dose of naltrexone, a drug used to ease symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction, may also bring

Withdrawal Drug Offers Symptom Relief To Crohn's Sufferers, Study ...  -  Feb 4, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Science Daily — A Penn State College of Medicine pilot study suggests a low dose of naltrexone, a drug used to ease symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction,

Heroin treatment may raise risk of overdose  -  Feb 4, 2007
The Age,When implanted in the body, naltrexone — a drug that sends addicts into immediate withdrawal — was thought to prevent heroin overdoses by blocking the

Addiction drug may spell relief for Crohn's sufferers  -  Feb 3, 2007
SooToday.comA Penn State College of Medicine pilot study suggests a low dose of naltrexone, a drug used to ease symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction, may also bring

Surgical therapy for drug addiction can kill: Experts  -  Jan 27, 2007
Kantipur Online,The therapy involves implantation of an anti-craving medicine called Naltrexone following detoxification of the abuser's liver. The implantation is done

Don't Forget the Workforce  -  Feb 7, 2007
Psychiatric Services (subscription)The survey also found an essentially neutral balance of sentiment (3.11 out of 5) for use of naltrexone. The recent approval of a 30-day depot

New hope against Crohn's  -  Feb 5, 2007
Health24.com,Another possible use has been found for naltrexone, a medication already used to relieve symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction and also being tested as an

Alcohol Use and Anxiety: Diagnostic and Management Issues  -  Jan 31, 2007
Am J Psychiatry (subscription)Naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram have all received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for relapse prevention in alcohol-dependent

Market Report -- In Play (ELI)  -  Feb 15, 2007
MSN MoneyThey say this study was designed to determine the optimal ratio of oxycodone hydrochloride and opioid antagonist, naltrexone hydrochloride, to significantly

Abstinence is not a four-letter word: Hull  -  Feb 13, 2007
Area News,...hoping to encourage party members to be more open-minded about new treatments such as Naltrexone – which assists heroin addicts to get over cravings.

elbion and Wyeth Enter Collaboration to Develop New Treatments for ...  -  Feb 5, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),The most advanced candidate, Naltrexone Depot, is a sustained release formulation of naltrexone for the treatment of alcohol abuse and is currently being

Kadian not affected by alcohol  -  Feb 9, 2007
United Press InternationalThe subjects were given oral naltrexone hydrochloride 12 and two hours prior to treatment to counter the morphine effects, since morphine and alcohol can be

Plan to vaccinate babies against drugs  -  Feb 2, 2007
This is London,Scientists have already developed a drug called naltrexone that eases heroin withdrawal symptoms. A cocaine vaccine called TA-CD has now been developed,

Anti-drug jabs given at birth  -  Feb 1, 2007
The Sun,Scientists have already developed a drug called naltrexone that eases heroin withdrawal symptoms. A cocaine vaccine called TA-CD has also been developed,

Physicians Should Proceed Carefully But Avoid Undertreating Pain ...  -  Feb 21, 2007
DG NewsUse of maintenance medications (buprenorphine or buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid dependence, and naltrexone for heroin or alcohol dependence) may

Wyeth boosts pipeline with three deals  -  Feb 8, 2007
In-PharmaTechnologist.com,The most advanced is a depot formulation of naltrexone Depot for the treatment of alcohol abuse, which is being prepared to enter Phase III trials.

How Are Substance Use Disorders Addressed in VA Psychiatric and ...  -  Feb 7, 2007
Psychiatric Services (subscription)...as having a substance use disorder in FY 2003 who received only psychiatric care, only 3772 (4.6%) received a prescription for disulfiram or naltrexone.

NIDA Responds to Escalating Prescription Drug Abuse  -  Feb 12, 2007
Psychiatric Times,One approach is a "depot" formulation of naltrexone (ReVia), an opiate receptor antagonist. The oral form of naltrexone is indicated for use in the

Interview - Dr Stephen Jurd  -  Feb 19, 2007
ABC Online,In the short term there are agents that can help as well, medications like an Acamprosate and Naltrexone available on the open market in Australia today and

Cephalon Reports Record Sales and Earnings for 2006  -  Feb 15, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),FENTORA(TM) (fentanyl buccal tablet) [C-II], TRISENOX(R) (arsenic trioxide), VIVITROL(R) (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension),

Dental implant keeps tabs on drug intake  -  Feb 12, 2007
DrugResearcher.com,Intellidrug is scheduled to enter clinical research during 2007 and will initially be tested as a delivery vehicle for naltrexone, a drug that helps opioid

Cephalon, Inc. Promotes Mike Barr to Vice President  -  Feb 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),GABITRIL(R) (tiagabine hydrochloride), TRISENOX(R) (arsenic trioxide) injection, and VIVITROL(R) (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension)

Riddle of addiction lures researchers  -  Feb 11, 2007
San Francisco Chronicle,A slow-release form of a drug called naltrexone, which blocks opiate receptors and is thought to reduce the high of some drugs, thereby reducing craving,

Alpharma Data Demonstrates Alcohol Does Not Significantly Affect ...  -  Feb 10, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Oral naltrexone hydrochloride was administered 12 hours and 2 hours prior to treatment to counter morphine effects. There were no serious adverse events

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