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How to Take Naloxone and it's Dose


It is usually given as an injection by a doctor or hospital staff.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: Opioid over dosage- The recommended dose is 0.4- to 0.8mg, IV, repeat if needed at 2-3 min intervals. Consider over dosage with other drugs if there is no response after a total of 10 mg has been given.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Naloxone

This medication is an opioid antagonist, prescribed for morphine and most other opioid poisoning.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Naloxone

India :


International :


Narcan.
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