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 |