How and where is the Vivitrol injection given?
Vivitrol must be administered by a health care provider and is usually given every 4 weeks (once a month) as an intramuscular injection, into the muscle of your buttocks (butt). Alternating buttocks should be used for each subsequent injection.
References
- Vivitrol (naltrexone) Updated 03/2021. Alkermes, Inc. https://www.drugs.com/pro/vivitrol.html
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