- Makes relapse protection more effective than oral Naltrexone does since taking medicines on daily basis is not required
- Avoids the need to supervise Naltrexone and the conflicts it can cause
- Makes it impossible to 'forget' or to change one’s mind to take Naltrexone pill
- Less Naltrexone quantities are required because of stomach and liver transit is excluded
- Reduces cravings even more than oral Naltrexone because the patient’s motivation struggle is over with the Naltrexone depot intervention
- Patient is constantly aware of the pellet under the skin and is psychologically aware of the protection against of drugs, he feels more peaceful and confident.
Our client from UK about his condition with Naltrexone implant 1h after the 12 months blocker fitting
Naltrexone implant DISADVANTAGES
- Involves minor surgery and a small scar with temporary tenderness and bruises.
- Occasional local inflammation or rejection reaction of implant site, usually responding to antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Implant dissolves completely after several months (it doesn't have to be removed)
Numerous problems with the disciplined reception of Naltrexone pills have forced scientists to search for new approaches in relapse protection.
The solution became different forms of Naltrexone depot. Once inserted under the skin or muscle Naltrexone depot blocks the effects of heroin and other opiates. They gradually release their medication into the blood stream just as if the patient was taking their tablets every day for weeks even months. The opioid receptors are blocked making effect of heroin or other opiates impossible.
Naltrexone pellets were introduced in the beginning of 1990-es in USA, then in Germany. They were prescribed by doctors as magisterial formula to the patients all over the world.
Naltrexone pellets look like white or light grey cylinders, balls or tablets in a sterile pre-loaded syringe. Different types of Neltrexone pellets contain from 500mg of Naltrexone and more. It actively provides relapse protection from 2 up to 12 months.
Small surgical intervention is performed with local anesthesia. It is inserted through a 2-3cm incision in the lower abdomen or at the back of the upper arm. The implant is inserted under the skin or muscle.
