Naloxone-ZN solution for injection (Налоксон-ЗН, р-р д/ин)

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Uses
Naloxone is an emergency treatment to block and reverse the potentially life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone is a opiate antagonist. It should be used along with emergency medical treatment in cases of narcotic overdose.

Dosage and Administration
Naloxone is a vial of liquid that will need to be injected. It can be injected intramuscularly, intravenously or under the skin. It should be injected by a medical practitioner or by a person who has read the injection instructions.

Naloxone is to be used in emergency cases only and should not be a replacement for expert medical attention.

Repeated injections may be required depending on response of the person who has overdosed.

Side effects
Because Naloxone reverses the effects of opioids, it can result in symptoms associated with withdrawal. This can include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• stomach pain
• fever
• sweating
• body aches
• weakness
• tremors
• fast heart rate
• pounding heartbeats
• increased blood pressure
• feeling nervous, restless, or irritable
• goosebumps
• shivering
• runny nose
• yawning
• seizures
• crying
• stiffness
• overactive reflexes

Other side effects that can be cause by Naloxone include tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, dizziness and headaches.

Precautions
Naloxone is to be used only in emergency cases of narcotic overdose has occurred. Medical attention will still be required, even if symptoms of overdose have abated. Make sure to the medical staff are aware that you have already taken Naloxone.

Naloxone can impair your reaction time and alertness. Do not perform any activities requiring concentration and alertness such as driving a car or operating machinery.

Naloxone inhibits the effects of narcotics, so the effectiveness of any narcotic pain medication will be reduced.

It is not known if Naloxone can cause harm to unborn babies or if it is passed through breast milk.

Naloxone may cause complications people with heart disease.