Nalmefene Flashcards
1
Q
Receptors
Nalmefene
A
Agonist for Mu, K (Kappa)
2
Q
Doses
Nalmefene
A
IV: 15 - 25mcg q2 - 5min
OR
IV: 1 mcg/kg
3
Q
E 1/2 Time
Nalmefene
A
10.8 hrs
4
Q
Metabolism
Nalmefene
A
Hepatic: Glucuronic acid conjugation
5
Q
Potency
Nalmefene
A
Equally potent to naloxone
6
Q
Side Effects
Nalmefene
A
Acute pulmonary edema