Formulation:
Vial
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Manufacturer:
DuPont Pharma
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Alternate Names:Narcan (naloxone)
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What is Narcan (naloxone) used for? |
Narcan (naloxone) is used by injection to completely or partially reverse the effects of narcotics. It may also be used to diagnose overdose of narcotics.
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When should Narcan (naloxone) not be taken?
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Do not take Narcan (naloxone) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Narcan (naloxone) |
What precautions should I follow when taking Narcan (naloxone) ?
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Before using Narcan (naloxone), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine or dietary supplements if you have a history of substance abuse if you have heart disease if you have any other medical condition |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Narcan (naloxone)?
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Narcan (naloxone) should be administered cautiously to persons, including newborns of mothers, who are known or suspected to be physically dependent on opioids. |
What are the side effects of Narcan (naloxone)?
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Most severe: Heart rhythm changes; difficulty breathing; seizures; sudden chest pain.
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Most common: Nausea; vomiting; sweating.
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Other: Hypotension, hypertension, ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation, and pulmonary edema
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How should I take Narcan (naloxone)?
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How much medicine you are given and how often it is given depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Narcan (naloxone) you are given, talk with your health care provider. Narcan (naloxone) will be prepared and administered by your health care provider in a health care setting. Do not take any over-the-counter or prescription medicines or dietary supplements without talking with your health care provider.
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How should Narcan (naloxone) be stored?
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Store Narcan (naloxone) at controlled room temperature(between 59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from freezing. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Narcan (naloxone), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Narcan (naloxone) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Narcan (naloxone). If you have any questions about Narcan (naloxone), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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