Which of the following drugs does not activate opioid receptors, has been proposed as a drug in the management of opioid addiction and with just a single dose blocks the action of injected heroin for up to 48 hours?
(Ref: KDT 6/e p437) Naltrexone is a long acting, orally effective opioid antagonist that can be used as the maintenance treatment of opioid addicts. It is also used to decrease the craving for alcohol.
Amphetamine
Buspirone
Methadone
Naltrexone
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