REVIA (naltrexone), alcohol dependence products
ALCOHOLOGY - Update
Opinions on drugs -
Posted on
Jan 17 2019
Reason for request
Renewal of inclusion
High clinical benefit in the management of alcohol dependent patients maintained
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AOTAL, ESPERAL and REVIA are used to maintain abstinence in alcohol-dependent patients in the context of comprehensive management with psychological counselling.
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AOTAL and REVIA are first-line treatments, while ESPERAL is a second-line treatment due to its antabuse effects.
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A meta-analysis failed to show any significant differences between acamprosate and naltrexone in terms of abstinence and relapse.
Clinical Benefit
Substantial |
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