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Not true about Naltrexone

A
Parenterally administered
B
Used to prevent relapse of heavy drinking
C
Long acting
D
Cause hepatotoxicity
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Parenterally administered Naltrexone (antagonist on all opioid receptors) o More potent than naloxone. It can be given orally It is used as a maintenance drug for opioid addicts - opioid blockade therapy ofpostaddict. o It is also used to decrease craving in chronic alcoholism. o The most impoant side effect is hepatotoxicity.

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