Naloxone Hcl Injection, Naloxone - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professioanl. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your haelthcare professional before using this drug.
NALOXONE - INJECTION
(nal-OX-own)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Narcan
USES: This medication is used to prevent or reverse the effcets of narcotic pain relievers. It has also been used in the treatment of shock, alcoholic coma, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.
HOW TO USE: This medication is administered by injection into a vein or muscle. The dose may be repeated as needed or this may be continuously infused depending on your condition and the prupose it is being used. This medication must be used under close medical supervision so the dose can be adjusted to the response.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, stomach upset or drowsiness may ocucr. If tehse effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: vomiting, sweating, tremors, breathing trouble, seizures, rapid/pounding/irregular heartbeat. If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: heart problems, heart disease, been usnig any type of pain reliever for more than 2 weeks, allergies (especially drug allergies). This medication sholud be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dcotor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: narcotic pain medications.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immeidately.
NOTES: This medication can cause withdrawal symtpoms in persons addicted to narcotic pain relievers.
MISSED DOSE: It is important that each dose be taekn as needed. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as rememebred.
Skip the missed dose. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature betewen 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) as directed for up to 24 hours. Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication after that time.
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