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A Long-Acting Opioid Rescue Nasal Spray


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The FDA has just approved Nalmefene, branded as Opvee, an opioid-antagonist with a 5 fold longer half life, 11 vs. 2 hours,  compared with the standard product naloxone.   This nasal spray, an Opiant 

Pharmaceutical product, will be available for use in children and adults 12 yrs and older.


https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2805739


#opioids #naloxone #Nalmefene #Opvee #overdose


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Dr. Howard Smith ReportsBy Howard G. Smith MD, AM