The Authors’ Own Words: We ask authors to describe their impressions regarding the implications of their accepted work, how their findings will change practice, and what is noteworthy about the work.
A delayed injection-site reaction in a patient receiving extended-release naltrexone
Keith Ahamad, MD; P. Todd Korthuis, MD, MPH; Paula J. Lum, MD; Cheyenne Johnson, RN; & Evan Wood, MD, PhD
Volume 37, 2016 – Issue 2
“Extended release naltrexone has been shown to be effective in treating alcohol use disorder and helps deal with adherence issues. This case highlights the importance of monitoring patients for injections site reactions, which may not be related to the more commonly reported infection related cases.”
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