Indicated for: reversal of opioid effects
Route of administration: injectable
Substance: nalorphine (opioid antagonist)
ATC: V03AB02 (Various | All other therapeutic products | Antidotes)
Nalorphine is an opioid medication previously used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain and as an antidote for opioid overdose. It acts as an opioid agonist-antagonist, providing both analgesic effects and the ability to counteract opioid effects.
Although widely used in the past, Nalorphine has largely been replaced by other safer and more effective medications, such as naloxone. It is important to note that its use is now limited.
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and, in rare cases, severe allergic reactions. It may also induce withdrawal symptoms in opioid-dependent patients.
Consult your doctor for more modern and safer alternatives for pain management or opioid overdose treatment. Close monitoring is essential when using any opioid medication.