Naloxone (HCl)
Overview
Categories
- 4 Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Naloxone (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 100 to 200 ug | 150 (150) | As recommended. | IV | At intervals of 2-3 min when used post operatively . |
| 0.4 to 2 mg | 1.2 (1.2) | As recommended. | IV,IM,SC | Every 2 to 3 minutes |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 10 ug/kg | 10 (10) | As recommended. | | Initial dose |
| 0.1 mg/kg | 0.1 (0.1) | As recommended. | Intra Muscular | Every 2 to 3 minutes Or as required |
| 0.1 mg/kg | 0.1 (0.1) | As recommended. | Intra Venous | Every 2 to 3 minutes Or as required |
| 0.1 mg/kg | 0.1 (0.1) | As recommended. | Subcutaneous | Every 2 to 3 minutes Or as required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 5 to 10 ug/kg | 7.5 (7.5) | As recommended. | Intramuscular | Repeat according to response |
| 5 to 10 ug/kg | 7.5 (7.5) | As recommended. | Intravenous | Repeat according to response |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Naloxone (HCl)
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Manufacturers of
Naloxone (HCl)
in Pakistan
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