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Pharmacology Opioids and Alcohols 2339fbee

Naltrexone is:-

A
Mu receptor agonist
B
Delta receptor agonist
C
Kappa receptor agonist
D
Mu receptor antagonist
High-Yield Explanation
Naloxone, naltrexone and nalmefene are potent mu receptor antagonists with significant blocking action at kappa and delta receptors also. Naloxone is given parenterally (ineffective orally) and is a very sho acting drug. Nalmefene is also given parenterally but has a longer half life. Naltrexone is long acting orally effective opioid antagonist. Naloxegol-Naloxone conjugated to PEG polymer

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