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Nalmefene, sold under the brand name Selincro among others, is a medication used to treat opioid overdose and alcohol dependence. Other uses may include pathological gambling. It is taken by mouth or by injection.

Common side effects include nausea, fast heart rate, and high blood pressure. Other side effects may include arrhythmias, seizures, and opioid withdrawal. While there is no evidence of harm in pregnancy, such use has not been well studied. It is an opioid antagonist.

Nalmefene was approved for medical use in the United States in 1995. In the United Kingdom 4 weeks at a dose of 18 mg per day costs the NHS about £85. It was discontinued commercially in the United States in 2008.