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Nefopam administration and prelevment

University Hospital, Rouen · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Nefopam is a non-opioid analgesic that inhibits the reuptake of monoamines (norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin) in the central nervous system to produce analgesia.

Nefopam is a non-opioid analgesic that inhibits the reuptake of monoamines (norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin) in the central nervous system to produce analgesia. Used for Postoperative pain, Acute pain management.

At a glance

Generic nameNefopam administration and prelevment
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Rouen
Drug classNon-opioid analgesic; monoamine reuptake inhibitor
TargetNorepinephrine transporter, dopamine transporter, serotonin transporter
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain Management
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Nefopam works by blocking the reuptake of catecholamines and serotonin at nerve terminals, increasing their synaptic concentration and enhancing pain modulation pathways. Unlike opioids, it does not bind to opioid receptors and has a different mechanism of action, making it useful as an alternative or adjunctive analgesic. It is commonly used perioperatively and for moderate pain management.

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