Nalox 400mcg Injection

Short Description

Nalox 400mcg Injection is an opioid antagonist used for the treatment of opioid toxicity, reversing the depressant effect on breathing and other parts of the body.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Nalox 400mcg Injection is given as an injection into veins, muscle, or under the skin by a doctor or nurse. It is advisable not to self-administer the injection. Your doctor or nurse will train your family member or caregiver about how to inject the medicine in case of an emergency. It is advisable to follow your doctor's advice while being on the treatment.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Nalox 400mcg Injection is an opioid antagonist. Opioid medicines are strong painkillers which in high doses can cause life-threatening side effects such as difficulty in breathing. Nalox 400mcg Injection works by blocking the effects of opioids leading to reversal of these side effects.

It is given as an injection into veins, muscle, or under the skin by the healthcare professionals only. Nalox 400mcg Injection might make you feel dizzy. If this happens, avoid driving or operating on machinery. Inform the doctor if you are taking any pain killers, sleeping pills (sedatives), narcotic painkillers, or other medicines. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking the medicine as it can affect the working of the medicine.