Opioid Antagonist

 The opioid antagonists acts on opioid receptors and prevents response towards opioids. These drugs are primarily used for reversing the opioid overdoses and sometimes also used to treat alcohol dependence. Naloxone, naltrexone and Nalgene are some of the common examples of opioid antagonist.

Related Journals: Journal of Pain & Relief, International Journal of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Local and Regional Anesthesia, PAIN Reports.