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Narcotan is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Opioid Toxicity. Narcotan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Narcotan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Narcotan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Narcotan are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Narcotan's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Narcotan related warnings talks about Narcotan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Narcotan since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Narcotan are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Narcotan may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Narcotan is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Narcotan 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 Narcotan is used -
Is the use of Narcotan safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Narcotan in pregnant women.
Is the use of Narcotan safe during breastfeeding?
Narcotan does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Narcotan on the Kidneys?
Narcotan may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Narcotan on the Liver?
Narcotan may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Narcotan on the Heart?
Side effects of Narcotan rarely affect the heart.
Narcotan 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 Narcotan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Narcotan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Narcotan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Narcotan will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Narcotan only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Narcotan in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Narcotan
Taking Narcotan with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Narcotan
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Narcotan with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)