| Category of Drug | Naloxone is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Naloxone is used for 1. Opioid overdosage 2. Postoperative respiratory depression |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | INJECTION |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity |
| Precautions | 1. The physical dependence on opioids or other situations where acute withdrawal the syndrome may be precipitated 2. Cardiovascular disease 3. Pregnancy 4. Lactation |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Nausea 2. Vomiting 3. Sweating-may also is due to opioid withdrawal |
| Pregnancy Category | B |
