Naltrexone Implant
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Naltrexone Implant

What is Naltrexone?
- Oral tablets (Revia, Depade)
- Sustained release intramuscular injection (Vivitrol)
- Implants (Naltrexone Pellet)
What is Naltrexone Implant?

When is Naltrexone used?
In the treatment of opioid dependence (Heroin, Tramadol, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Morphine) Naltrexone is almost fully effective. As an antagonist of opioid receptors, it blocks the action of these receptors in the brain, thanks to which the opioids used have no effect. The drug inhibits the euphoric, pleasurable and analgesic effects of opioids. A patient sewn up with Naltrexone after taking opiates will not feel relief or experience an increased release of endorphins. Naltrexone is not a narcotic and therefore prevents relapse. However, before starting treatment with Naltrexone, the patient must fully cleanse his body of opioids and undergo a comprehensive opioid detox.
In the case of treatment of addiction to other drugs such as cocaine, amphetamine, mephedrone, methamphetamine, we have observed the effective effect of Naltrexone and we recommend therapy with its use on the recommendation of a doctor.
What is the effect of the Naltrexone implant?
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Naltrexone Implant at Zeus Rehab
1: Medical history
Before starting the procedure, we conduct a detailed interview with you in order to find out as much as possible about your addiction, health, past illnesses, and medications you take. We test you with a breathalyzer and perform a drug test to make sure that the drug you are applying will not react with narcotic substances. We familiarize you with the operation of the preparation and inform you about possible side effects. During this time, you sign consent for the procedure and ask questions to dispel any doubts about the procedure.
2: Naltrexone Implementation
The implementation of Naltrexone takes place in a specialist surgical room. The procedure begins with local anesthesia by the doctor. As soon as the anesthesia kicks in, the doctor makes a small incision to insert the implant through a syringe under the abdominal fat. The incision is then sutured and a sterile dressing is applied. The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes. The effect of the Naltrexone implant is immediate and lasts up to 100 days from the day of the procedure.
3: Postoperative recovery
You will need to take antibiotics for a few days after you leave our clinic. At the same time, we recommend that you refrain from increased physical activity, swimming pool, sauna, solarium, and long baths for up to 10 days. All this to limit the occurrence of complications to a minimum. If you experience any side effects, you should contact us immediately so that we can respond as quickly as possible. After about 14 days, you visit us again to remove the stitches and control the treated area.