Generic name: naloxone hydrochloride
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Antidotes
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Indications and Usage for Naloxone Auto-Injector
Naloxone Auto-Injector is an opioid antagonist indicated for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose, as manifested by respiratory and/or central nervous system depression in adults and pediatric patients.
Naloxone Auto-Injector is intended for immediate administration as emergency therapy in settings where opioids may be present.
Naloxone Auto-Injector is not a substitute for emergency medical care.
Naloxone Auto-Injector Dosage and Administration
Important Administration Instructions
Naloxone Auto-Injector is for intramuscular and subcutaneous use only.
Because treatment of suspected opioid overdose must be performed by someone other than the patient, instruct the prescription recipient to inform those around them about the presence of Naloxone Auto-Injector and the Instructions for Use.
Instruct the patient or caregiver to read the Instructions for Use at the time they receive a pr...