Naloxone Hydrochloride



Naloxone Hydrochloride





(nal ox’ one)

PREGNANCY CATEGORY C


Drug Classes

Diagnostic agent

Opioid antagonist


Therapeutic Actions

Pure opioid antagonist; reverses the effects of opioids, including respiratory depression, sedation, hypotension; can reverse the psychotomimetic and dysphoric effects of opioid agonist-antagonists, such as pentazocine.


Indications



  • Complete or partial reversal of opioid depression, including respiratory depression induced by opioids, including natural and synthetic narcotics, propoxyphene, methadone, nalbuphine, butorphanol, pentazocine


  • Diagnosis of suspected acute opioid overdose


  • Unlabeled uses: Dementia of Alzheimer type, tardive dyskinesia



Available Forms

Injection—0.4 mg/mL, 1 mg/mL


Dosages

IV administration is recommended in emergencies when rapid onset of action is required.

Adults

Jul 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Naloxone Hydrochloride

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