Low-dose naltrexone
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is a medication used in low doses for conditions such as autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, and inflammation.
Pronunciation
Low-dose naltrexone is pronounced as loh-dohs nal-trex-ohn.
Etymology
The term "naltrexone" is derived from "nalline", a trade name for nalorphine, and "oxymorphone". The prefix "nalt-" is a blend of "nal-" from "nalorphine" and "-alt-" from "oxymorphone". The suffix "-exone" is a common ending for drugs that are opioid antagonists.
Usage
Low-dose naltrexone is used off-label for the treatment of various conditions. It is believed to work by boosting levels of endorphins, which can help reduce inflammation and pain.
Related Terms
- Naltrexone: A medication used primarily in the management of alcohol dependence and opioid dependence.
- Autoimmune diseases: A condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part.
- Chronic pain: Pain that lasts a long time or recurs frequently.
- Inflammation: A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Low-dose naltrexone
- Wikipedia's article - Low-dose naltrexone
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