Generic name:naloxone hydrochloride
Dosage form: injection
What is Zimhi?
- Zimhi is a prescription medicine used in adults and children for the treatment of an opioid emergency such as an overdose or a possible opioid overdose with signs of breathing problems and severe sleepiness or not being able to respond.
- Zimhi is to be given right away and does not take the place of emergency medical care. Get emergency medical help right away after the first dose, even if the person wakes up.
- Zimhi is safe and effective in children for known or suspected opioid overdose.
Important information
Zimhi is used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid medicines. The medicine in Zimhi has no effect in people who are not taking opioid medicines. Always carry Zimhi with you in case of an opioid emergency.
- Use Zimhi right away if you or your caregiver think signs or symptoms of an opioid emergency are present, even if you are not sure, because an opioid emergency can cause severe injury or death. Signs and symptoms of an opioid emergency may include:
- unusual sleepiness and you are not able to awaken the person with a loud voice or rubbing firmly on the middle of their chest (sternum)
- breathing problems including slow or shallow breathing in someone difficult to awaken or they look like they are not breathing
- the black circle in the center of the colored part of the eye (pupil) is very small, sometimes called “pinpoint pupils” in someone difficult to awaken
- Family members, caregivers, or other people who may have to use Zimhi in an opioid emergency should know where Zimhi is stored and how to give Zimhi before an opioid emergency happens. Make sure everyone reads the information contained in the case and carton as soon as you receive Zimhi.
- Zimhi is intended to be given by people 12 years of age or older. Younger children or those with limited hand strength may find the Prefilled syringe difficult to use...
