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How to Take Nalmefene and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

It is available in two concentrations.
A concentration suitable for postoperative use (100 µg/ml) in a blue labeled ampule containing ONE (1) ml and a concentration suitable for the management of overdose (1 mg/ml, 10 times as concentrated, 20 times as much drug) in a green labeled ampule containing TWO (2) ml. Proper steps should be taken to prevent use of the incorrect concentration.
Recommended Doses for Reversal of Postoperative Opioid Depression.
U Management of Known or Suspected Opioid Overdose.
Use 1.0 mg/ml dosage strength (green label).
Use 100 g/ml dosage strength (blue label).
The recommended initial dose for non-opioid dependent patients is 0.5-mg/70 kg. If needed, this may be followed by a second dose of 1.0 mg/70 kg, 2-5 minutes later.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Nalmefene

This medication is an opioid receptor antagonist, prescribed for partial reversal of opioid drug effects, alcohol abuse and other addictions.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Nalmefene

International :


Revex
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