Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn’t replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms ...

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Nalmefene hydrochloride 1mg/mL (equivalent to 1mg nalmefene base); per vial; soln for IV, IM, or SC inj. IV route preferable: see full labeling. Reversal of opioid effects: see full labeling.

Nalmefene, another newer agent, has a longer duration than naloxone, which can lead to prolonged and severe withdrawal symptoms. The American College of Medical Toxicology recommends against ...

There is no antidote to reverse meth’s toxicity as opioid overdoses are reversible with naloxone and nalmefene. As depicted in the table at left, methamphetamine overdose deaths have ...