NALMEFENE HCL

This medication is injected into a vein, under the skin, or into a muscle. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
This medication quickly reverses the effects of opioids. This may cause withdrawal in some patients. Symptoms may include body aches, sweating, chills, tremors or shaking, restlessness, stomach cramping, diarrhea, yawning, runny nose, increase in blood pressure, and fast or irregular heartbeat. Your care team can help manage these symptoms. Do not take large doses of opioids to stop these effects. This could lead to overdose and death.

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This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

This medication is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.