METHOD OF REVERSING THE SIDE EFFECTS OF EPIDURAL ANALGESICS

摘要

A method of reversing adverse side effects of opioid analgesics administered epidurally, comprising administering between 0.1 and 2.0 mg of nalmefene (6-methylene-6-desoxy-N-cyclopropylmethyl-14-hydroxydihydronormorphine) before or after administration of the analgesic. Nalmefene is administered parenterally, preferably intravenously, in a bolus injection or in divided doses equally.