VHOSPITAL.CLINIC · Drug Reference
Nefopam is a non-opioid analgesic used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever.
Non-opioid analgesics provide pain relief and fever reduction through mechanisms that differ from opioids and NSAIDs. They are generally well tolerated and suitable for a broad range of patients.
Used for mild to moderate pain including headache, musculoskeletal pain, toothache, menstrual pain, and fever. Often used as first-line analgesia before stronger options.
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