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Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 2017

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Naldemedine (Symproic) is an opioid antagonist indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain. Naldemedine is an opioid antagonist with binding affinities for mu-, delta-, and kappa-opi...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2014)
First approved in 2014

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



MOVANTIK (naloxegol) is a peripherally-acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic noncancer pain. It is being investigated for the treatment of constipation as ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First approved in 2008

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Methylnaltrexone, is a peripherally acting μ-opioid receptor antagonist that acts on the gastrointestinal tract to inhibit the opioid-induced decrease in gastric motility and transit time. It is used to treat opiate-induced constipation in adults wit...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2023)
First approved in 2008

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Alvimopan (LY246736, ADL 8-2698, trade name Entereg) is a potent, peripherally selective mu-opioid receptor antagonist. Alvimopan was developed by Adolor Corporation (now Cubist Pharmaceuticals) and GlaxoSmithKline for the treatment of postoperative ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2022)
First approved in 1995

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Nalmefene is the first medication approved for alcoholism with the primary goal of reducing alcohol intake in an as needed approach. Nalmefene received a marketing authorization valid throughout the European Union on February 25, 2013 and is under de...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2014)
First approved in 1984

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Naltrexone is marketed as its hydrochloride salt, naltrexone hydrochloride, under the trade names Revia and Depade. A once-monthly extended-release injectable formulation is marketed under the trade name Vivitrol. VIVITROL is indicated for the treatm...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1971

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan among others, is a medication used to block the effects of opioids, especially in overdose. Naloxone has an extremely high affinity for μ-opioid receptors in the central nervous system (CNS). Naloxone is a μ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2023)
First approved in 2008

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Alvimopan (LY246736, ADL 8-2698, trade name Entereg) is a potent, peripherally selective mu-opioid receptor antagonist. Alvimopan was developed by Adolor Corporation (now Cubist Pharmaceuticals) and GlaxoSmithKline for the treatment of postoperative ...