Narcotan 20mcg Injection

Narcotan 20mcg Injection

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Narcotan 20mcg Injection. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Narcotan 20mcg Injection and its role in your treatment plan.

Information about Narcotan 20mcg Injection (Brand: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd) - Uses: Opioid toxicity

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  • Salt Combination: Naloxone (20mcg)
  • Brand: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Uses: Opioid toxicity

Description

  • Narcotan 20mcg Injection is an opioid antagonist
  • It is used for the treatment of opioid toxicity
  • It helps to reverse the depressant effect on breathing, and on other parts of the body
  • It also helps to determine if a patient has taken an overdose of opioids
  • Narcotan 20mcg 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
  • The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site redness, dizziness, headache and increased or decreased blood pressure
  • Most of these usually go away within a short time of the injection
  • If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse
  • You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy
  • Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, or high heart rate
  • This may affect your treatment
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine
  • Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it, so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using.

Cautions

Liver: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Narcotan 20mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Narcotan 20mcg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Narcotan 20mcg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: SAFE: Narcotan 20mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Narcotan 20mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Narcotan 20mcg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol: UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Narcotan 20mcg Injection.
Drug Action: Opioid Antagonist
Therapeutic class: NEURO CNS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Phenanthrenes derivatives

Uses

Uses of Narcotan 20mcg Injection

  • In Opioid toxicity Opioid toxicity or opioid overdose can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention
  • It is most commonly seen in people who take opioids containing painkillers or those who are indulged in drug abuse
  • Narcotan 20mcg Injection helps to reverse the effects of opioid toxicity such as reduced breathing, confusion, lessened alertness, and loss of consciousness
  • Narcotan 20mcg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered
  • If you are a caregiver to a person who is on opioids, you need to be trained well by a healthcare professional to administer Narcotan 20mcg Injection in case there is an emergency and you do not have access to medical services immediately.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Narcotan 20mcg Injection, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Narcotan 20mcg Injection
  • Dizziness
  • Injection site redness
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Headache
  • High blood pressure

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