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Vivitrol®
- VIVITROL IS AN ANTAGONIST OR BLOCKING MEDICATION
- Antagonists attach to opioid receptors, but do not cause the release of dopamine. They are non-addictive and do not lead to physical dependence. Antagonists create a barrier that blocks opioid molecules from attaching to opioid receptors. VIVITROL blocks opioid receptors in the brain for one month at a time, helping patients to prevent relapse to opioid dependence, following detox, while they focus on counseling. Patients must detox before starting VIVITROL.[iii],[iv]
[i] Copyright © 2015 Indivior
[ii] Copyright© 2014 Orexo US, Inc.
[iii] Kosten TR, George TP. The neurobiology of opioid dependence: implications for treatment. Sci Pract Perspect. 2002;1(1):13-20.
[iv] VIVITROL [prescribing information]. Waltham, MA: Alkermes, Inc; rev December 2015.