- Fast-acting medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose
- It is safe to use and not addictive
Details:
- Manufacturer:
- The drug is manufactured by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and distributed by West-Ward, Inc.
- Form:
- Supplied as a 0.4 mg/mL injectable solution in a 1 mL single-dose vial
- Application:
- The injection can be administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously
Mechanism of Action:
- Opioids attach to opioid receptors in the brain, slowing down a person's breathing
- As an opioid antagonist, naloxone has a stronger attraction to these receptors and displaces the opioids
- This can restore normal breathing in 2 to 3 minutes
