Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Descriptions


Nalmefene injection is used for emergency treatment of an opioid overdose or a possible overdose. It will temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid medicine. Some signs and symptoms of an opioid emergency are breathing problems (which can range from slow or shallow breathing to no breathing), extreme sleepiness, and low blood pressure.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution