Drug Class
opioid receptor modulator
Type
ingredient
Active Ingredient
nalmefene
📋Overview
Nalmefene is a medication that acts as an opioid receptor modulator. It is primarily associated with the management of alcohol dependence and is used to help reduce alcohol consumption in individuals with this condition. Nalmefene works by altering the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain involved in addiction and reward pathways. It is not classified as an opioid itself, but it interacts with opioid receptors to achieve its effects.
📚References
Information from MedlinePlus.gov (NIH).
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