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A 6 page outline of the main features of each of these drugs and the situations which require their use. Generic names are provided as is a list of primary actions and potential side effects. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Revia is produced by
Dupont Pharmaceuticals. Generically known as Naltrexone, Revia is used to treat drug (alcohol included) addictions (Drugstore.com, 2003a). It is effective in this function in that it is an
opioid receptor antagonist (Drugstore.com, 2003a). An unfortunate side effect of Revia is the potential for the drug to cause liver problems (Drugstore.com, 2003a). Consequently patients who
have existing liver problems are not good candidates for Revia (Drugstore.com, 2003a). This most often occurs, however, when dosages are too high (Drugstore.com, 2003a). Symptoms of
this complication include abdominal and stomach pain, the development of a yellowish color to the eyes or skin, and dark urine (Drugstore.com, 2003a). A less serious complication of
Revia is an upset stomach (Drugstore.com, 2003a). Fortunately this complication can be prevented in most cases by eating when taking the medicine (Drugstore.com, 2003a). Other side
effects include nausea, dizziness, decreased appetite, irregular bowel movements, headache, pain in the joints and muscles, altered sleep habits, nervousness and an increased tendency for depression (Drugstore.com, 2003a).
Most of these symptoms are alleviated as treatment progresses, however (Drugstore.com, 2003a). Antabuse is another drug commonly employed to overcome
excessive alcohol use (Drugstore.com, 2003b). Generically known as Disulfiram, Antabuse exhibits severe sensitivity to alcohol, even alcohol found in sauces, vinegar and other food products as well as alcohol
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