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Overview
NALOXONE is a Schedule H1 drug.Naloxone blocks or reverses the effects of opioid medication, including extreme drowsiness, slowed breathing, or loss of consciousness. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Naloxone is a prescription medication used to treat opioid overdose. Naloxone is not a substitute for emergency medical care. Common side effects of naloxone include opioid withdrawal (if patient is dependent), low or high blood pressure, and injection site reactions.
Usage
NALOXONE is generally used to treat: Opioid OverdoseFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe for children?A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous), ,Precautions
- Before using naloxone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack).
- Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
- During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may cause opioid withdrawal in an unborn baby whose mother has been regularly taking an opioid. The doctor will carefully monitor both the pregnant woman and the unborn baby after this medication is given.
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It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. However, it is unlikely to harm a nursing infant.
Common Side-Effects
NALOXONE : Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Arrest, Hypoxia, Depression, Shortness Of Breath, Nausea, Vomit, Body Excessive Sweating, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), AgitationDisease Interactions
NALOXONE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Sepsis, Hypotension, Hypertension, TachycardiaTechnical Classification
NALOXONE is categorized as: ANTIDOTES / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with NALOXONE as Ingredient
| NALOX 400MCG INJ | NALOXONE 400.0 MCG |
| NARCOTAN 20MCG INJ | NALOXONE 20.0 MCG |
| NARCOTAN 400MCG INJ | NALOXONE 400.0 MCG |
| NARCOTAN 40MCG INJ | NALOXONE 40.0 MCG |
| NEX 400 MCG INJ | NALOXONE 400.0 MCG |
| NEX DPS | NALOXONE |
| NEX SYP | NALOXONE |
| QUDICT 2MG/0.5MG TAB | BUPRENORPHINE 2.0 MG, NALOXONE 0.5 MG |