Naloxone

Uses

Naloxone is used in the treatment of opioid toxicity.

How it Works

How Naloxone works Naloxone is an opioid antagonist. Opioid medications are potent pain relievers that, in high doses, can cause life-threatening side effects such as difficulty breathing. Naloxone functions by blocking the effects of opioids, leading to the reversal of these side effects.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Naloxone include withdrawal symptoms.

Expert Advice

  • It is administered as an injection into the veins, muscle, or under the skin by healthcare professionals only.
  • Naloxone may cause dizziness; if this occurs, avoid driving or operating machinery.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any painkillers, sleeping pills (sedatives), narcotic painkillers, or other medications.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication, as it may affect its efficacy.

Other Combinations

Buprenorphine + Naloxone

Frequently asked questions

No, naloxone is not addictive.
No, naloxone is not present in Subutex.
Yes, naloxone is soluble in water.
Yes, naloxone is relatively well absorbed orally, but extensive first-pass metabolism renders this route ineffective.
No, naloxone does not block tramadol.
No, naloxone does not reverse the effects of ketamine as it is an anesthetic agent.
Yes, naloxone reverses the effects of methadone.
No, naloxone does not cause constipation.
Naloxone does not block buprenorphine when taken in pill form, but it does block it when injected or snorted.
No, naloxone is not a controlled substance.
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