Nalmefene

Category: Alcoholism

Nalmefene, sold under the brand name Selincro, is an opioid antagonist used primarily in the management of alcohol dependence. It has also been investigated for the treatment of other addictions such as pathological gambling.[1] It is taken by mouth. Nalmefene is an opiate derivative similar in both structure and activity to the opioid antagonist naltrexone. Advantages of nalmefene relative to naltrexone include a longer elimination half-life, greater oral bioavailability, and... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Nalmefene Hydrochloride 1 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Solution
NDC: 59011-960
Labeler:
Purdue Pharma L.p.
Nalmefene Hydrochloride .1 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Solution
NDC: 82432-101
Labeler:
Chengdu Shuode Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Nalmefene Hydrochloride 2 mg/2ml Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Solution
NDC: 82432-102
Labeler:
Chengdu Shuode Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd

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