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nefopam and Drug Overdose

nefopam has been researched along with Drug Overdose in 2 studies

Nefopam: Non-narcotic analgesic chemically similar to ORPHENADRINE. Its mechanism of action is unclear. It is used for the relief of acute and chronic pain. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p26)
nefopam : A racemate comprising equal amounts of (R)- and (S)-nefopam. The hydrochloride is a centrally acting non-opiate analgesic commonly used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain.
5-methyl-1-phenyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-1H-2,5-benzoxazocine : A member of the class of benzoxazocines that is 3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-1H-2,5-benzoxazocine substituted by phenyl and methyl groups at positions 1 and 5 respectively.

Drug Overdose: Accidental or deliberate use of a medication or street drug in excess of normal dosage.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Nefopam is a non-opioid analgesic agent with a central mode of action involving activation of descending pain-modulating pathways and inhibition of synaptosomal uptake of hydroxytryptamine, norepinephrine and dopamine."1.30Fatal nefopam overdose. ( Smith, HS; Urwin, SC, 1999)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kerr, DE1
Fletcher, AK1
Urwin, SC1
Smith, HS1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Double-blind Placebo-controlled Evaluation of Ropivacaine Efficacy by Local Per and Post Hepatectomy Infiltrations for Adult Pain Management[NCT01194843]85 participants (Actual)Interventional2009-03-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Other Studies

2 other studies available for nefopam and Drug Overdose

ArticleYear
Fatal nefopam overdose.
    Emergency medicine journal : EMJ, 2010, Volume: 27, Issue:5

    Topics: Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Drug Overdose; Fatal Outcome; Heart Arrest; Humans; Male; Nefopam; Suicide

2010
Fatal nefopam overdose.
    British journal of anaesthesia, 1999, Volume: 83, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Drug Overdose; Fatal Outcome; Female; Humans; Nefopam; Suicide

1999