Naloxone

Naloxone is known to counter the adverse effects of narcotic or opioid drugs. It is an emergency drug, in case of a narcotic overdose. It also helps to diagnose over dosage of opioids. Naloxone is injected directly into the muscle of the outer thigh or sometimes injected intravenously depending on the condition of the patient. Only trained medical personnel should be allowed to administer the dosage. It is also available in the form of compound powder or nasal spray.

There may be certain allergic reactions to Naloxone. This includes a flare up of skin rashes, irritation or redness, swelling of the tongue, throat, changes in voice, abdominal pain, high fever, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, rapid breathing, fluctuations of blood pressure and heartbeat, excessive sweating and sometimes seizures in babies.

The risks and benefits of the Naloxone dosage is not known in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. It is important to take due consultation and undergo thorough diagnosis to determine if the dosage can be provided in such condition. You must also inform your doctor if you are allergic to certain medicines, food or substances. You must avoid any fatal complications by abstaining from alcohol, smoking, tobacco and caffeine. Naloxone may not be safe for patients with heart disease.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pain Management Specialist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Headache

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Vomiting

• Increased Heart Rate

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• Dizziness

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pain Management Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Nex syrup is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pain Management Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Naloxone, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pain Management Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Naloxone as ingredient

• Nex 400Mcg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Nex Syrup

  Ornate Labs Pvt Ltd

• Nalox 400mcg Injection

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Narcotan 20mcg Injection

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Narcotan 400mcg Injection

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Narcotan 40mcg Injection

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Nex Drop

  Ornate Labs Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pain Management Specialist before using this medicine.

The work of this medication is to counter the effect of narcotic drugs by competing for the same opioid receptor sites that the narcotic drugs aim for. If no narcotic drugs are present in the system this drug does not affect the body pharmacologically.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pain Management Specialist before using this medicine.