NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.4MG/ML SOLUTION

What Is Naloxone Hydrochloride Used For?

Naloxone hydrochloride is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose (Opioids are primarily used for pain relief, including anaesthesia). Naloxone hydrochloride can be purchased at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.

What Is Naloxone Hydrochloride Composition?

Naloxone hydrochloride is available as a sterile solution for intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous administration.

Each mL contains 0.4 mg of Naloxone hydrochloride and 8.9 mg of sodium chloride.

What Are Opioid Symptoms?

Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include;

• Unusual sleepiness

• Unusual difficulty waking up

• Breathing problems which range from slow or shallow breathing to no breathing.

What Are The Most Common Administration Route For Naloxone Hydrochloride?

Hospitals can administer naloxone hydrochloride intravenously if needed, but in most cases, a naloxone hydrochloride dosage is given intramuscularly, subcutaneously, or nasally.

How Does Naloxone Hydrochloride Work?

Naloxone hydrochloride reverses an opioid overdose. It works by blocking the effects of opiates on the brain and by restoring breathing. Naloxone hydrochloride will only work if a person has opiates in their system.

Naloxone Hydrochloride Dosage

If Administered Nasally for Adults and children: At first, 2mg or 4 mg (1 spray into one nostril is given). Another spray may be given into the other nostril every 2mins to 3mins until the patient responds or until emergency medical assistance becomes available.

Intravenously for Adults and children: 0.4mg or 2 mg is injected under the skin or into a muscle.

What Are The Side Effects Of Naloxone Hydrochloride?

Side effects include;

• Body aches

• Diarrhea

• Increased heart rate

• Fever

• Runny nose

• Sneezing

• Goosebumps

• Sweating

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