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ReVia and Hepatic dysfunction

Result of checking the interaction of drug ReVia and disease Hepatic dysfunction for safety when used together.

Check result:

ReVia <> Hepatic dysfunction

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of naltrexone is contraindicated in patients with active hepatitis or hepatic failure. Naltrexone has caused direct hepatocellular injury when administered at doses less than or equal to 5 times the recommended once daily 50 mg dose. Therapy with naltrexone should be administered cautiously in patients with active hepatic disease. Clinical monitoring of transaminase levels prior to and during naltrexone therapy is recommended.

References:

"Product Information. ReVia (naltrexone)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE.
Volpicelli JR, Volpicelli LA, Obrien CP "Medical management of alcohol dependence: clinical use and limitations of naltrexone treatment." Alcohol Alcohol 30 (1995): 789-98
Verebey K, Volavka J, Mule SJ, Resnick RB "Naltrexone: disposition, metabolism, and effects after acute and chronic dosing." Clin Pharmacol Ther 20 (1976): 315-28

ReVia

Generic Name: naltrexone

Brand Name: ReVia, Depade, Vivitrol

Synonyms: Revia

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