Generic name: naloxone (nasal) [ na-LOX-one ]
Brand names: Kloxxado, Narcan
Dosage form: nasal spray (4 mg/0.1 mL; 8 mg/0.1 mL)
Drug class:Antidotes
What is naloxone nasal?
Naloxone blocks or reverses the effects of opioid medication, including extreme drowsiness, slowed breathing, or loss of consciousness.
Naloxone is used in an emergency situation to treat a possible opioid overdose in an adult or child.
naloxone should not be used in place of emergency medical care for an overdose.
Naloxone nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Naloxone is used to treat a possible opioid overdose. An opioid overdose can be fatal, and symptoms may include severe drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, slow breathing, or no breathing.
A person caring for you can give the naloxone if you stop breathing or don't wake up. Make sure any person caring for you knows where you keep naloxone and how to use it.
You must get emergency help after giving naloxone nasal spray. You may need to give another spray every 2 to 3 minutes until emergency help arrives.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with naloxone if you are allergic to it.
If possible before you receive naloxone nasal, tell your doctor if:
you have heart problems; or
you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you use opioid medicine during pregnancy, your baby could be born with life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, and may need medical treatment for several weeks.
