This secondary procedure, called a radiofrequency neurotomy, is another injection treatment that creates a heat lesion on the appropriate nerves to interrupt the pain signals sent to the brain. This can possibly provide pain relief for up to 14 months, or even longer.
Naltrexone is used for: Managing weight in certain patients when used in combination with exercise and diet. Naltrexone is a combination of 2 medicines used to control appetite. Exactly how it works is not known, but it is thought to help to release certain chemicals in the brain that control appetite.
Do not try to dissolve and inject the tablets. Injecting this product, alone or with other substances, may cause serious, possibly fatal, side effects. USES: This product is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It contains 2 medications, pentazocine and naloxone. Pentazocine is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type). It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Naloxone helps to prevent misuse of this product.