Naloxone Information
Naloxone Benefits & Uses
Naloxone is used to treat the following -
Naloxone 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.
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Ingredients of Naloxone
Naloxone Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Naloxone is used -
Naloxone Related Warnings
Is the use of Naloxone safe for pregnant women?
Naloxone is safe for pregnant women.
SafeIs the use of Naloxone safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Naloxone.
SafeWhat is the effect of Naloxone on the Kidneys?
Naloxone rarely affects the kidneys.
MildWhat is the effect of Naloxone on the Liver?
Side effects of Naloxone rarely affect the liver.
MildWhat is the effect of Naloxone on the Heart?
Naloxone is rarely harmful for the heart.
MildSevere Interaction of Naloxone with Other Drugs
Naloxone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Codeine
Pentazocine
Tramadol
Paracetamol,Codeine
Paracetamol,Tramadol
Naloxone Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Naloxone 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 Naloxone
Is this Naloxone habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Naloxone.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Naloxone since it does not cause drowsiness.
SafeIs it safe?
Yes, Naloxone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Naloxone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
NoNaloxone Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Naloxone
You can take Naloxone with food.
SafeInteraction between Alcohol and Naloxone
Information about the interaction of Naloxone and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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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)
