Sunday, November 21, 2010

Overview of an opioid receptor Blocker

What is naltrexone? Naltrexone is a compound that blocks the opioid receptors in the body. These molecules are called antagonists opioid receptors. Opioids are compounds such as morphine, opium and heroin causing disruption in the form of the human mind perceives the world as well as altered sensations as the known good of the feeling of being at the top of the world. Among the most searched the hallucinogenic effects are effects of opioids (misuse). However, Naltrexone is mainly used as a drug that acts to alcoholism addiction and control. This action of Naltrexone occurs in high doses. Low dose Naltrexone is used to treat a number of diseases including Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) and fibromyalgia. While it has been some degree of extensive research on the effects of drugs and the Crohn's disease, the use of this drug in Fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis still need much research.

Multiple sclerosis ect of the Eff? A study was conducted in Italy, for low-dose naltrexone in primary progressive multiple sclerosis patients psychoactive effects. However, this study examined also no changes in the results of analysis of MRI in these patients. Therefore, it is not possible to conclude that low-dose naltrexone could really alter the course of the disease in multiple sclerosis patients. In spite of this hurdle explored effects on spasticity in patients. The conclusion was that the compound significantly reduce this symptom in MS patients. However, not found no association between OPRM1 (? opioid receptor gene variants) and improvement of spasticity. What adverse effects reported in this study of low-dose naltrexone? This was perhaps a major discovery - low dose naltrexone did not produce serious side effects in MS patientsTemporary between reported adverse effects were increases in liver enzymes, infections of the urinary tract, mild disturbances of agitation and the dream all these side effects do not in any way they deserve more than a strict control of the drug.

Effect on fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by muscle pain and connective tissue and is a chronic disease. Here, patients have a greater sense of pain even in mild pressure. Other symptoms include fatigue, sleep disturbance and joint stiffness.Some patients may have tingling and numbness in limbs and difficulty in swallowing. initial studies show that low-dose naltrexone could have a positive role in alleviating the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The conclusions of the study were that low-dose naltrexone should investigate over of power to take any final opinion on the effects of this drug in Fibromyalgia.

Effect in Crohn's disease patients?Much research has been done aqui.Todos they suggest that Crohn's disease patients can significantly improve with the use of this droga.Enfermedad's disease is characterized by thickening of the intestinal wall and ulceration. these signs showed improvement with the use of low-dose naltrexone.

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