Naloxone HCl Injection - A Lifesaving Treatment in Opioid Overdose Situations
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Product: Naloxone HCl Injection – An indispensable emergency antidote for opioid overdose scenarios.
- Composition: Formulated with Naloxone Hydrochloride, a powerful antagonist effective against opioids.
- Function: Primarily used to reverse life-threatening depression of the central nervous and respiratory system triggered by an opioid overdose leading to marked insensitivity to pain and potential loss of consciousness.
- Usage Guide: In emergency contexts, administration can be crucial in counterbalancing effects of overdose, however, immediate comprehensive medical care is mandatory following usage to ensure whole patient health.
- Attention: Not to be mistaken as a comprehensive treatment for opioid addiction or dependence. Its role is purely as an emergency response tool for opioid overdose.
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Procurenet Team Tshim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong
3 years
Description
Naloxone HCl Injection: An Essential Lifesaver for Opioid Overdose Emergencies
Lifesaving and indispensable, the Naloxone HCl Injection counters fatal effects of opioid overdose, chiefly respiratory and central nervous system depression. This drug is a vital element in the toolbox of any healthcare setting, especially those providing opioid dependence and addiction treatment.
Key Features
- Immediate Impact: Naloxone HCl Injection's rapid onset of action, generally within minutes of administration, is vital in emergency situations of opioid overdose. It effectively restores normal respiratory function.
- Versatile Administration: It can be injected intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously. Its varied administration routes provide healthcare providers with flexibility depending on the patient's situation.
- Opioid Overdose Reversal: Designed to act antagonistically on opioid receptors in the brain, Naloxone interrupts the harmful effects of overdose.
- Pharmacological Class: Opioid Antagonist.
Warnings And Precautions
Administration of Naloxone HCl Injection should only be performed by a qualified healthcare professional. This life-saving medication does not replace emergency medical care following an opioid overdose and should be used in conjunction with continued medical monitoring and support. Side effects can include potential withdrawal symptoms in individuals with opioid dependence. Be aware that interactions with opioid analgesics may lead to diminished analgesic efficacy.
Therapeutic Uses
Primarily, Naloxone HCl Injection is employed in the treatment of opioid overdose, but it is also immensely helpful in diagnosing cases of suspected acute opioid overdose.
