Case Report: Increasing the Frequency of Intramuscular Naltrexone Administration in a High Risk Patient with Opioid use Disorder
Wright M, De Aquino J, Bystrak T. Case Report: Increasing the Frequency of Intramuscular Naltrexone Administration in a High Risk Patient with Opioid use Disorder. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2021, 42: 493-496. PMID: 33689592, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2021.1876811.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDelayed-Action PreparationsHumansInjections, IntramuscularNaltrexoneNarcotic AntagonistsOpioid-Related DisordersUnited StatesConceptsHigh-risk patientsOpioid use disorderUse disorderReducing opioid cravingDosing strategiesFrequent dosingTreatment of opioid use disorderOpioid overdoseNovel dosing strategiesAlternative dosing strategiesCraving suppressionIncreased cravingEvidence of side effectsOpioid cravingShort-term safetyNaltrexone administrationIncreased dosing frequencyOpioid abstinenceNational opioid crisisRisk of opioid overdoseNaltrexoneExtended-releaseRisk patientsHigh-potencyPatient dose