Think of Nalmefene as Another Option to Reverse Opioid Overdose

December 2023

New Rx nalmefene nasal spray (Opvee) will join naloxone as an option for patients to keep on hand to reverse opioid overdose.

Both meds block opioid effects...and work within minutes.

But nalmefene nasal spray lasts about 6 hours...versus about 2 hours for naloxone nasal spray.

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Table of Contents

Med Safety Take Precautions With Flammable Meds
Transplantation Keep Immunosuppressant Meds for Transplant Patients Straight
Inventory Management Take Stock of Best Practices for Expiring or Excess Inventory
Iron Know How IV Iron Products Compare
Naloxone Think of Nalmefene as Another Option to Reverse Opioid Overdose
Hypertension Prevent Common Issues With First-Line Blood Pressure Meds
Cardiology Stay Alert for a New Colchicine Product NOT Approved for Gout
NatMed Spotlight Be on the Lookout for Interactions With St. John’s Wort