Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Evzio
- Narcan
Descriptions
Naloxone injection is used to treat an opioid emergency such as an overdose or a possible overdose of a narcotic medicine. Some signs and symptoms of an opioid emergency are breathing problems (which can range from slow or shallow breathing to no breathing), extreme sleepiness, slow heartbeat, or not being able to respond.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2019
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