Abstract:Naltrexone hydrochloride is a synthetic opioid receptor antagonist recently used in efforts to provide rapid opioid detoxification. Other clinical uses include alleviating itch due to cholestasis or uraemia. We report a case where unrecognised naltrexone therapy for itch affected anaesthesia, resulting in high opioid requirements. We also discuss other analgesic options utilized.
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