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Nalox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Opioid Toxicity are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Nalox has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Nalox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Nalox have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Nalox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nalox is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Nalox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Nalox related warnings section.
Nalox is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Nalox are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Nalox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nalox is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Nalox is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nalox is used -
Is the use of Nalox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Nalox safely.
Is the use of Nalox safe during breastfeeding?
Nalox is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Nalox on the Kidneys?
Nalox rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nalox on the Liver?
Nalox has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Nalox on the Heart?
Side effects of Nalox rarely affect the heart.
Nalox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nalox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nalox habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Nalox is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Nalox does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Nalox is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Nalox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Nalox
Taking Nalox with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nalox
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nalox with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Narcan® (naloxone hydrochloride)