Leaflet NARCAN 0.4mg / ml solution for injection
Naloxone is a medication used to counteract the effects of opioid overdose, including severe respiratory depression. It acts as an opioid receptor antagonist, blocking the effects of opioids on the central nervous system.
The medication is administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously, and its effects are rapid, usually within minutes. It is used in emergency situations to save lives in cases of opioid overdose.
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, and, in rare cases, allergic reactions. In opioid-dependent patients, it may induce withdrawal symptoms.
Consult your doctor for more information about the use of Naloxone. It is essential to have access to this medication in emergency situations if you are at risk of opioid overdose.
The medication is administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously, and its effects are rapid, usually within minutes. It is used in emergency situations to save lives in cases of opioid overdose.
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, and, in rare cases, allergic reactions. In opioid-dependent patients, it may induce withdrawal symptoms.
Consult your doctor for more information about the use of Naloxone. It is essential to have access to this medication in emergency situations if you are at risk of opioid overdose.
General data about NARCAN 0.4mg / ml
- Substance:
- naloxone
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-01-2015
- Product code:
- W52843001
- Concentration:
- 0.4mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 10
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- S — Medicines dispensed with a restricted medical prescription, reserved for use in certain specialized fields.
Pharmaceutical forms available for naloxone
Concentrations available for naloxone
- 0.4mg/ml
- 1.8mg