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