NALMEFENE treats opioid overdose, which causes slow or shallow breathing, severe drowsiness, or trouble staying awake. It belongs to a group of medications called opioid blockers. Compare opioid antagonists.
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
This medication is injected into a muscle or under the skin. The auto-injector is ready to use. You will be taught how to give it.
Call emergency services right away after giving the first dose. Move the person onto their side. If another dose is needed, give the additional dose using a new auto-injector. Stay with the person until emergency services arrive, even if they wake up.
This medication comes with INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Ask your pharmacist for directions on how to use this medication. Read the information carefully. Talk to your pharmacist or care team if you have questions.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or care team to get one.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
This does not apply.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Do not freeze. Keep this medication in the original packaging until you are ready to use it. Protect from light and moisture. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired: