Addiction Treatment

Naltrexone Implantable Pellet Therapies

The drug Naltrexone is a pure opiate antagonist used to free addicts from their dependence on opiates, such as heroin. Naltrexone blocks the brain receptors of drug users from receiving addictive substances, thereby preventing their euphoric, pharmacological effects. When used in combination with personal counseling and support groups, Naltrexone can control drug cravings and cure addictions.

Naltrexone is available in many forms including the following:

• Capsules
• Oral suspension
• Troche (medicated lozenges)
• Injectable solutions
• Implantable Pellets

Naltrexone Implantable Pellets are solid, sterile pellets dispensed in a modified syringe with a beveled opening for greater ease of insertion. For opiate detoxification, Naltrexone in pellet form is intended for subcutaneous implantation in patients, usually in the upper arm.
As one of the few compounding pharmacies to offer Naltrexone implantable pellets, MasterPharm employs stringent quality control measures guaranteeing proper compounds, dosages, and the sterility of each preparation. Our highly trained technicians adhere to strict USP/NF 795 and 797 standards, among other quality control guidelines governing aseptic preparation of customized pharmaceutical compounds. . Our state of the art facilities meet and exceed USP/NF Environmental standards, including ISO Class 5 Open Enviornment Clean Rooms and ISO Class 7 work areas.

Low Dose Naltrexone Capsules

While Naltrexone is used for opiate detoxification, when administered in low doses, it can also help with a variety of immune disorders. Naltrexone increases the production of endorphins, which are hormones that the body produces to help maintain and regulate the immune system. Many believe that lower levels of endorphins can cause immune system cells to malfunction and attack the nervous systems in some individuals.

Since research shows that peak endorphin production occurs between 2am and 4am, Naltrexone must be taken at bedtime in low doses ranging from 3mg-4.5mg. Since the smallest dose of commercially available Naltrexone tablets is 50mg, Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) capsules are specially formulated by MasterPharm.

Without the help of a compounding pharmacy, patients are resigned to dissolving their 50mg tablets and using an eyedropper to take a specified amount equal to their 3-4.5mg dosages. If patients do not perform this process correctly, they may not derive adequate relief for their pain, fatigue, and other common immune disorder symptoms. Compounding pharmacies can also prepare LDN capsules without allergic substances and fillers that can irritate some patients.

Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) capsules can alleviate the symptoms of immune disorders such as the following:

 

 

 

Since accurate Naltrexone dosage is critical to the promotion of endorphin production, MasterPharm employs stringent quality control measures that guarantee dosages, as well as the raw compounds and sterility of each preparation. Our highly trained technicians adhere to strict USP/NF 795 and 797 standards, among other quality control guidelines governing aseptic preparation of customized pharmaceutical compounds. Our state of the art facilities meet and exceed USP/NF Environmental standards, including ISO Class 5 Open Enviornment Clean Rooms and ISO Class 7 work areas.

The compounds we prepare are continually monitored and subjected to rigorous in-house and third party analytical testing. This quality control starts with our acquisition of FDA-compliant raw chemicals and continues to the compounds we prepare and package for your patient. To find out more about our services, please call our Richmond Hill, NY facility at (866) 630-5600 or visit our convenient online ordering site. We offer competitive pricing and fast turnaround on orders.