TABLE 1

Predicted additive ED50 values (Zadd) and experimentally determined ED50 values (Zmix) of mixtures of nalfurafine administered in combination with morphine in the antinociceptive assay in monkeys




Zadd (95% CL)

Zmix (95% CL)
Nalfurafine + morphine
   0.0027:1, Nalfurafine/morphine 0.76 (0.43–1.37) 0.74 (0.43–1.29)
   0.008:1, Nalfurafine/morphine 0.51 (0.29–0.92) 0.34 (0.22–0.52)
   0.024:1, Nalfurafine/morphine
0.26 (0.15–0.46)
0.17 (0.11–0.26)
  • CL, confidence limit