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Opvee

Nalmefene Hcl

What is Opvee used for?

Nalmefene is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small "pinpoint" pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to opioid overdose, give nalmefene right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. Since symptoms of opioid overdose may return after treatment, be sure to get medical help right away after giving the first dose of nalmefene. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain.

CHEMICAL NAME

Nalmefene Hcl (NAL-me-feen)

DRUG TYPE

Antidotes

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Opvee Frequently Asked Questions

Store in the original carton at room temperature away from light. Do not freeze. Do not open packaging until you are ready to use the medication. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

From time to time, check the expiration date. Replace the spray before it expires.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this medication when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call 1-844-764-7669.

Opvee Dosage and Form Information

Spray Non-Aerosol