Opioid-related Adverse Effects
Nalmefene did not significantly reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting or pruritus in the PACU or within 24 hours. The article suggests that a single low dose of nalmefene may be insufficient to meaningfully reduce opioid-related nausea,…
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Nalmefene did not significantly reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting or pruritus in the PACU or within 24 hours. The article suggests that a single low dose of nalmefene may be insufficient to meaningfully reduce opioid-related nausea, vomiting, or pruritus. Opioids are described as essential perioperatively but associated with dose-related adverse effects.