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Revex

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(Generic versions may still be available.)

Revex Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Revex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

REVEX (nalmefene hydrochloride) is indicated for the complete or partial reversal of opioid drug effects, including respiratory depression, induced by either natural or synthetic opioids.

REVEX (nalmefene hydrochloride) is indicated in the management of known or suspected opioid overdose.

Read the complete drug monograph for Revex »

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Revex Patient Information: Side Effects

If you are addicted to narcotics or have been using an opioid medicine for a long time, you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when you receive nalmefene to reverse the effects of a narcotic overdose.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregivers right away if you have any of these symptoms, some of which may be signs that you need to receive additional doses of nalmefene:

  • extreme drowsiness;
  • weak or shallo...

Read the complete patient information for Revex »

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


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