Nalox 400mcg Injection
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
84.00

USED FOR:
Opioid toxicity

COMPOSITION:
Naloxone (400mcg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Nalox 400mcg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Nalox 400mcg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Nalox 400mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Nalox 400mcg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nalox 400mcg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Nalox 400mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Naloxone   400mcg

Uses of Nalox Injection
Nalox 400mcg Injection is used in the treatment of opioid toxicity.

How to use Nalox Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Nalox Injection works
Naloxone belongs to the class of drugs called opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the opioid receptors, does not let opioid drugs act and prevents or reverses the effects of opioids..

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Increased blood pressure, Vomiting, Increased heart rate, Decreased blood pressure, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Nalox Injection

Consult the doctor if you suffer from heart problems, fits (seizures), have a history of head injury or brain tumor, or if you are addicted to drugs or alcohol.
It is recommended not to drive or do any activity that requires alertness as naloxone impairs thinking or reaction.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Naloxone does not act against respiratory depression caused by drugs other than opioids.
Do not drink alcohol if you are taking naloxone.
Inform the doctor if you are taking any pain killers, sleeping pills (sedatives), narcotic painkillers, or other medicines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is naloxone a controlled substance?
No. Naloxone is not a controlled substance

Q. Is naloxone addictive?
No. Naloxone is not addictive

Q. Is naloxone water soluble?
Yes. Naloxone is soluble in water

Q. Is naloxone absorbed orally?
Yes. Naloxone is relatively well absorbed after oral administration. However, it undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism, making this route of delivery ineffective

Q. Is naloxone in subutex?
No. Naloxone is not present in subutex

Q. Does naloxone block tramadol?
No. naloxone does not block tramadol

Q. Does naloxone cause constipation?
No. Naloxone does not cause constipation

Q. Does naloxone reverse methadone?
Yes. Naloxone reverses the effects of methadone

Q. Does naloxone reverse ketamine?
No. Naloxone does not reverse the effect of ketamine as it is an anaesthetic agent

Q. Does naloxone block buprenorphine?
Naloxone does not block buprenorphine if it is taken in pill form, but when injected or snorted it will.