Nalmefene Flashcards by Stephen Foster

Q

Receptors

Nalmefene

A

Agonist for Mu, K (Kappa)

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Doses

Nalmefene

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IV: 15 - 25mcg q2 - 5min
OR
IV: 1 mcg/kg

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E 1/2 Time

Nalmefene

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10.8 hrs

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Metabolism

Nalmefene

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Hepatic: Glucuronic acid conjugation

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Potency

Nalmefene

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Equally potent to naloxone

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Side Effects

Nalmefene

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Acute pulmonary edema

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