NEFOPAM

Clinical Indication

For post-operative analgesia for patients undergoing THR / TKR and acute gynaecology

Comments

ONLY for patients who are intolerant of NSAIDs, tramadol and/or opioids. 5 – 7 days treatment only.

Date of classification

April 2024

Red

Medicines which should be prescribed only in a specialist setting usually within a secondary or tertiary care service. NB: Some highly specialised RED medicines e.g. injectable treatments for cancer are not included on the LLR APC website list.