Narcotan 20 Injection Benefits & Uses

Narcotan 20 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Opioid Toxicity

Narcotan 20 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose given up to 10 mg, IV, SC dose are also same
Geriatric	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose given up to 10 mg, IV, SC dose are also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for 5 to 17 years old children and weighing more than 20 kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for 2 - 5 years old children only and younger than 20 kg
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Narcotan 20 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Narcotan 20 Injection safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Narcotan in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Narcotan 20 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Narcotan does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Narcotan 20 Injection on the Kidneys?

Narcotan may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Narcotan 20 Injection on the Liver?

Narcotan may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Narcotan 20 Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Narcotan rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Narcotan 20 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Narcotan 20 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Blood Infection (Sepsis)

Frequently asked Questions about Narcotan 20 Injection

Is this Narcotan 20 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Narcotan 20 Injection has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Narcotan 20 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Narcotan 20 Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Narcotan 20 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Narcotan 20 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Narcotan 20 Injection

Taking Narcotan 20 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Narcotan 20 Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Narcotan 20 Injection with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 890-892

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 483

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Narcan® (naloxone hydrochloride)

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