Opvee® (nalmefene) is a nasal spray used for the emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose in adults and children ages 12 years and older. This is not a substitute for emergency medical care. Opvee® should be administered after initiation of CPR in a life-threatening emergency with a repeat dose as needed. Compared to naloxone, Opvee® (nalmefene) has a longer duration of action and a higher affinity for opioid receptors therefore fully reversing opioid doses.
- Used to reverse the respiratory depression induced by opioids by binding to opioid receptors
- Administer initial dose as soon as possible, do not prime or test device
- Dose may be repeated every 2 to 5 minutes as needed for continued respiratory depression
- If a repeat dose is needed, a new device must be used and nostrils should be alternated
- Effects may be seen in 2.5 to 5 minutes
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Opvee® (Nalmefene) Side Effects
Opvee® (Nalmefene) side effects may include: opioid withdrawal syndrome in patients with opioid use disorder (e.g., abdominal pain, agitation, diarrhea, sweating, fever, nausea, hypertension or hypotension, and tachycardia) and nasal discomfort
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